1879 50C J-1599 PR(PCGS#61977)

1879 50C J-1599 PR (PCGS#61977)

The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale

详细说明: 1879 Pattern Morgan Half Dollar. Judd-1599, Pollock-1794. Rarity-6+. Proof-64 (PCGS). The obverse features a left facing portrait of Liberty that is essentially the same as that used to strike regular issue Morgan silver dollars. The border is inscribed * E PLURIBUS ******** UNUM **** with the date 1879 below. On the reverse, a spread wing eagle clutches an olive sprig in its right talon and a group of three arrows in its left talon. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST arches through the field below the eagle, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and the denomination HALF DOLLAR is below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.<br />     A beautifully toned and virtually Gem quality specimen, both sides exhibit mottled cobalt-blue and olive-copper iridescence that are most vibrant when viewed with the aid of a good light. Shimmering reflectivity is noted for the fields, while the devices are set apart with a decided satin texture that suggests a Cameo designation. Softly struck in the centers, as almost always noted for the type. A rare pattern with a mere 12-15 silver impressions believed extant, Judd-1599 enjoys even greater demand in today's market given the similarity of the obverse design to that seen on the ever popular Morgan silver dollar of 1878-1921.