Lot 1821
1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Aluminum, Reeded Edge. Judd-955. Pollock-1099. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. On the obverse, a Standard Silver bust of Liberty faces right, her hair encircled with ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, hair in a pony tail behind, wearing a plain tiara with a point and scroll to the side. Above is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, below on a raised scrolled ribbon is IN GOD WE TRUST. On the reverse, an open agricultural wreath is tied at the base with a ribbon and bow, within is 50 CENTS 1870 and above is STANDARD. Fully reflective mirror fields that are free of contact marks while the contrasting devices are bathed in rich mint frost. For future identification, a small area of dark color is over the TE of UNITED, and similar toning is seen within the 0 of 50 on the reverse. An extremely rare pattern issue. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at either service.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500.
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