Lot 832
1878 Pattern Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Fiery mint red. The finest certified of this extremely rare Pattern half eagle, a blistering red colored coin with beautiful features. The design of William Barber, Judd-1580 introduces a head of Liberty wearing a large cap ornamented by two heads of wheat and with LIBERTY incused on the band; IN GOD WE TRUST above. The reverse eagle stands with raised wings holding an olive branch with seven leaves in the right talon and three long arrows in the left; E PLURIBUS UNUM above the wings. Rarity-7 in copper, of which some are gold plated, which, to a certain contingent of Pattern collector, lessens their prestige. Pop 1 with none better. (PCGS # 81944) .
Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000.
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