1875 $5 J-1442 PR(PCGS#61750)

1875 $5 J-1442 PR (PCGS#61750)

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详细说明: Exemplary Gem 1875 Aluminum Half Eagle Pattern NGC Proof-66 Ultra Cameo 1875 Pattern Liberty Half Eagle. Judd-1442, Pollock-1586. Rarity-7+. Aluminum. Reeded Edge. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC). Obv: from the regular-issue half eagle of the date. Rev: from the regular-issue half eagle of the date. This boldly rendered pattern half eagle showcases highly frosted silver-gray motifs set against deeply mirrored fields. The devices are as sharp as ever seen for the design type, aided no doubt by the softness of the aluminum planchet. The uspatterns.com website notes: "Although described as regular dies trial pieces, these were more likely deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete sets." The same site suggests that just two or three examples exist in aluminum. Indeed, the present piece is one of just two pieces certified as Proof-66 Ultra Cameo by NGC -- no other examples of Judd-1442 are listed by NGC in any grade or category! We imagine that more than one advancedd pattern specialist will show an interest in this rarity, for where else are they apt to find another example, especially one so lovely as this? PCGS# 61750. Provenance: Ex: Exemplar Collection. NGC Census: 2; no others certified by NGC within any category or grade.