Lot 2079
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. . J-937. . P-1044. PCGS graded Proof 65. Encased in PCGS holder 21425251. Spot free and brilliant. The obverse exhibits Liberty seated facing left, with a Liberty pole behind her. She holds an olive branch in her left hand, and supports a shield with her right hand. The reverse is from a regular issue Liberty Seated die. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. A well struck, lightly toned, and carefully preserved specimen, by all measures, a gleaming Gem! Tied for finest with three PCGS-certified Judd-937 Halves, one or more of which could represent duplicate submissions. NGC has yet to certify an example of Judd-937. Pop 3, none better. (PCGS # 61183) .
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
Ex: Dr. Richard P. Ariagno Collection, Part II (Bowers and Ruddy, 6/1980), lot 4898; Heritage 9/2004:8472.
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