Lot 608
1878 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. Population of only 1. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Boldly struck and free from noticeable hairlines or other distracting marks, just a few scattered fly-specks away from perfection. Fiery red iridescence from faded mint color gives this its "RB" designation. This is the finest graded by NGC
The flowing hair design on Liberty closely resembles Barber's $4.00 stellas of 1879 and 1880. A very interesting proposed pattern as the diameter is considerably larger than that of the regular-issue $5.00 gold pieces!
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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