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1871 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1116, Pollock-1252,

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1871 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1116, Pollock-1252,
1871 50C Half Dollar, Judd-1116, Pollock-1252, R.8, PR66 Cameo PCGS. Longacre's Indian Princess design, which was presumably executed by William Barber since Longacre died in 1869. Liberty is seated facing left. She holds a Liberty pole with one hand while the other hand rests upon a globe inscribed LIBERTY. Two flags rise behind her, one of which bears 13 stars. The obverse border also has 13 stars. The reverse is from regular issue dies. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. An exceptionally sharp and gorgeously preserved example of this desirable pattern. Listed as R-8 in the new Judd edition, with no auction appearances listed in Pollock's reference other than the three prior Bowers and Ruddy sales of this very coin. Tiny planchet flaws (as made) on the right upright of the A in HALF and above the F in HALF provide pedigree markers. This is not only the finest third party graded Judd-1116, it is the only example that has been encapsulated by either major service.Ex: Michael Steig Collection (Bowers and Ruddy, 9/1982), lot 1806, which realized $1,760; earlier, William R. Sieck Collection (Bowers and Ruddy, 7/1981), lot 223, which realized $2,400; William Mitkoff collection; Armand Champa (Bowers and Ruddy, 5/1972), lot 1055.From the Frank O. Fredericks Collection, Part III. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.