1859 50C J-236, BN PR(PCGS#11962)
1859 50C J-236, BN PR (PCGS#11962)
August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 3307
- 等级
- PR64BN
- 价格
- 20,328
- 详细说明
- 1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-236, Pollock-285. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). CAC. Obv:Anthony C. Paquet's seated Liberty motif. Liberty is seated left, her outstretched right hand supporting a fasces and her left hand supporting a shield. An olive sprig and three arrows are present at the base of the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery and the date 1859 is below. The digits 185 in the date are repunched. Rev:An eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on its breast clutches an olive sprig in its right talon and three long, slender arrows in its left talon. The eagle holds a scroll inscribed with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak, the scroll broken as opposed to perfect, and the eagle's left wing tip rounded as opposed to pointed. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the denomination HALF DOLLAR is below. An overall smooth, satiny near-Gem with pretty lilac and pinkish-gold undertones to dominant medium and gray-brown patina. Sharply to fully struck with a lovely appearance. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Acquired November 1987. PCGS Population: 14; 5 finer in this category (Proof-66 BN finest). PCGS# 11962. NGC ID: 29CF. Click here for certification details from NGC.