Lot 1079
1862 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-295, Pollock-353, Rarity- 6. Silver, reeded edge. . J-295. PCGS graded Proof 62. Nice for the grade, the coin is toned a medium gray in color, with decent fields that show minor hairlines. We note some minor encrustation from jewels rouge or some other cleaning solvent adhering to the devices and lettering. Most of this issue is found in similar grades, and none have been graded higher than PR-64. Boldly struck throughout with the motto GOD OUR TRUST above the eagle. Seldom offered. Identifiable by a small planchet flake below and inside of the inner point of the second star.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
Purchased from Abe Kosoff's California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1140, with envelope included.
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| Realized $1,495 |
