1871 $5 J-1170, RB PR(PCGS#71433)
1871 $5 J-1170, RB PR (PCGS#71433)
The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 7239
- 等级
- PR65RB
- 价格
- 82,736
- 详细说明
- Intriguing and Rare 1871 Half Eagle Struck in Copper 1871 Pattern Liberty Head Half Eagle. Judd-1170, Pollock-1312. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). The obverse and reverse designs are the same that the Mint used to coin regular issue 1871 Liberty Head half eagles. An endearing specimen whose otherwise copper-rose surfaces reveal vivid salmon-pink, powder blue and antique gold undertones as the coin dips into a light. Reflective in finish with a full strike throughout. The half eagle counterpart to the copper 1871 quarter eagle offered above, and produced under the same circumstances, which was likely for sale to contemporary collectors as part of off-metal Proof sets. Both denominations are equally rare in this fabric, not surprisingly, with only a half dozen specimens known for each. Of course, the rarity of the circulation strike and Proof 1871 half eagle issues in gold further enhance the significance of any offering of Judd-1170. Provenance: From Heritage's Summer FUN Signature Auction of July 2012, lot 4641; Heritage's sale of the Indian Rocks Collection, April-May 2016 CSNS Signature Auction, lot 5621. PCGS Population: just 2 in all grades (both Proof-65 RB). PCGS# 71433. NGC ID: 2A5P. Click here for certification details from PCGS.