Lot 1076
1859 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-237, Pollock-293, Rarity-4. Silver, reeded edge. . J-237. PCGS graded Proof 64. A fairly common pattern issue, as such things go, but this is one of the finer ones to survive time and torment. Only 7 graded as PR-64 by PCGS, with 4 graded higher. Delicate gold toning around the edges, minor hairlines in the fields, and boldly struck, with a clean cheek on Liberty. A lovely early pattern coin.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Purchased many years ago at a cost of $125. on the old paper envelope.
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