1859 50C J-235 PR(PCGS#11960)

1859 50C J-235 PR (PCGS#11960)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

ロット詳細: 1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-235, Pollock-282. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (PCGS). Obv:Liberty is seated left supporting a faces with her right hand and a shield with her left hand. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery, the date 1859 is below, and an olive sprig and three arrows are at the base of the shield. Rev:An eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on its breast clutches a scroll inscribed with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak. The scroll is "perfect" (i.e., it is not "broken"). A group of three arrows is in the eagle's left talon and its right talon clutches an olive branch. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is inscribed along the upper border and the denomination HALF DOLLAR is at the lower border. An exotically toned example, both sides are splashed with vivid golden-apricot and olive-russet iridescence that enlivens otherwise dominant smoky-gray patina. Universally brilliant in finish and a delight to behold. The designs are attributed to Mint engraver Anthony Paquet. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II. Earlier ex Benson Collection; Ira & Larry Goldbergs' Pre-Long Beach Sale of September 2005, lot 2291. PCGS Population: 10; 5 finer (all Proof-65). PCGS# 11960. NGC ID: 226T. Click here for certification details from PCGS.