Lot 1628
1863 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-341. Pollock-413 Rarity 5. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. A small obverse spot. Nicely toned. GOD OUR TRUST in field above eagle. This year is notable for the appearance of a set of Patterns for the silver dollar, half and quarter, combining the regular obverse dies and the reverses adopted in 1866 with the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on a scroll above the eagle. (The set of Pattern half dollars and eagles with the motto 'GOD OUR TRUST' issued in 1861 and 1862 were struck again, redated 1863, this being a half dollar from the group.) Pop 3; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 70) .
Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400.
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| Realized $3,525 |
