Lot 1333
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, Reeded Edge. Judd-933. Pollock-1039 Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 66. Lovely blue and golden toning. Pop 2; none finer at NGC . Tied for finest NGC certified and a delightful coin whose resonating color inspires paragraphs of memorable descriptions. But the reader will be spared and instead asked to enjoy the photographs, think about the history of this handsome Pattern Half Dollar by the newly installed chief engraver at the Mint, William Barber, whose design this is. A special coin with razor-sharpness all around, gleaming scintillating fields and the right qualities to attract even the most discriminating bidder.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $7,188 |
