Lot 3285
1866 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. . J-546. . P-610. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. In an old green label holder. Iridescent rose overtones. Pop 2; none higher. Only 2 graded by PCGS, NGC reports none. Impressive looking regular dies trial piece in copper. A blazing crimson to blood-red gem with satiny frosted head of Liberty and intense mirror luster around. Virtually gem quality and one of only 4 specimens in all grades by PCGS. As these numbers show, very few examples of this rare issue in copper were minted. About as fully struck as these are normally found, with just terrific detail in the centers (PCGS # 70744) .
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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| Realized $15,525 |
