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[0714] 1871 Pattern Half Dime. Aluminum, reeded edge

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:4,250.00 USD Estimated At:8,500.00 - 9,500.00 USD
[0714] 1871 Pattern Half Dime. Aluminum, reeded edge
<Our item number 79131><B>1871 Pattern Half Dime. Aluminum, reeded edge.</B> <B> Judd-1064. Pollock-1199.</B> <B>PCGS graded Proof 64.</B> Here is a lovely example of James Longacre&#39;s un-adopted design of Liberty as an Indian Princess. Her had rests on a globe with a band inscribed with the word Liberty. A prescient reminder that America&#39;s idea of spreading liberty around the world is not all that new. The reverse is the regular die for that year. This specimen is sharply struck and retains full mint brilliance. The only post-production detail one observes is a very fine scratch in the right obverse field, the only possible reason for the 64 grade, as otherwise it is nearly flawless. In the most recent Judd revision, no. 1064 is rated <B>Rarity 8, the highest rating other than unique. Estimates are 2 or 3 specimens known</B> and it is reasonable to expect that one or more may be permanently impounded in museums. This coin may be the only one ever available to collectors, and thus an important opportu nity. <B>PCGS population is 2, both PR-64, and quite possibly the same coin submitted twice.</B> In an old green label holder. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;8,500-9,500. <BR><BR>Our item number 79131<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079131.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079131N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:brian@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. </P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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