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1870 Pattern 50C. J-948 NGC PF65 BR

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1870 Pattern 50C. J-948 NGC PF65 BR
<b>1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, plain edge. Judd-948. Pollock-1076. NGC graded PF65 BR.</b> The fancy head of Liberty on the copper Pattern includes a smooth liberty cap with its point folded forward. Along the edge, in place of the often-seen wreath of laurel or olive leaves are several large stars. James B. Longacre is credited with the design, and it is as fine a piece of artwork as any he made in his 25-year career at the Philadelphia mint. Glossy brown with hints of steel blue in the toning. Scarce in Gem Proof condition <b>&#40;PCGS # 61194&#41;</b>

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