1838 50C J-72 PR(PCGS#11282)

1838 50C J-72 PR (PCGS#11282)

The May 2013 ANA National Money Show

详细说明: 1838 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-72, Pollock-75. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH. Obv: fancily coiffed bust of Liberty left with a star on her tiara, raised LIBERTY on her hair ribbon, brooch at shoulder, stars divided 7X6, date below. Rev: fanciful small eagle perched on arrows and branch, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOLLAR around. The frosty motifs and reflective fields form a pleasing cameo contrast though this specimen was no doubt certified before the grading services adopted the Cameo designation. Largely brilliant throughout but with soft champagne-gold iridescence present along with some deep orange-gold toning in the dentils on both sides. The <em>uspatterns.com </em>website notes the following for Judd-72: "The Kneass design although this was probably executed by Christian Gobrecht...these exist as both originals and restrikes. The restrikes are believed to have been made starting around 1858 and continued throughout the 1860s and 1870s. Originals should weigh 206 grains and have 143 reeds around the edge, and restrikes, if made after 1853, should weigh 192 grains. Reed counts may vary on these restrikes and could possibly be used to determine what year they were struck." Physically sound and visually choice for the grade.<br /> <br />