Lot 1647
1880 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-1663. Pollock-1863 Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Mostly brown with slight traces of mint red here and there. The regular issue design for the With Motto Liberty half eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This example is sharply struck with mirrored fields and outstanding reflective devices. Both sides naturally toned color with few hairlines, the result of careful storage early on and continuing to the present. Only a few examples known. A gem. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 62048) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
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| Realized $24,675 |
