1877 50C J-1515, RB PR(PCGS#71853)
1877 50C J-1515, RB PR (PCGS#71853)
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 5215
- 等级
- PR64RB
- 价格
- 166,024
- 详细说明
- George T. Morgan's First Pattern Half Dollar Design of 1877 1877 Pattern Morgan Half Dollar. Judd-1515, Pollock-1679. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Obv:A head of Liberty faces left, surrounded by a beaded circle, with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM inscribed along the upper border and the date 1877 at the lower border. Thirteen stars are arranged around the border between the motto and date, six left, seven right. Liberty is wearing a cap, the band of the cap ornamented with ears of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls. The portrait is virtually identical to that which the Mint used for regular issue Morgan silver dollar production beginning in 1878. Rev:An eagle with raised wings is perched atop a scroll inscribed with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Behind the scroll are an olive branch and three arrows. The central design is surrounded by a beaded circle, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the denomination HALF DOLLAR below. This is a gorgeous near-Gem, both sides with iridescent highlights of lilac and pale copper to dominant mint color in vivid reddish-rose. There is considerable reflectivity in the fields, and the design elements are sharply to fully defined from a well executed strike. A delight to behold, and sure to sell for a strong premium. For many years the 1877 pattern half dollar series has been the Holy Grail of specialists. Although there are many favorites, it is generally agreed that the designs by George T. Morgan are especially beautiful. Judd-1515, and its silver counterpart Judd-1514, are generally believed to have been the first that Morgan produced, with research by R.W. Julian dating their striking to February 1877. The uspatterns.comwebsite accounts for just seven copper impressions from these dies, confirming the significant bidding opportunity represented by the present offering. Provenance: From Heritage's FUN Signature Auction of January 2012, lot 3425. PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer in this category (Proof-67+ RB finest). There are no RD specimens listed at this service. PCGS# 71853. NGC ID: 2ADY. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]