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This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 Feb 19 @ 18:00UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
Patterns 1877 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-1531. Pollock-1699. Rarity-7. Copper. Reeded Edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Red and Brown. <b>Mint red has taken a gorgeous glimmer of vibrant purple and sea green iridescence over bright red surfaces. Although designated red and brown by PCGS, there is not a trace of true brown to be found. Visual appeal is outstanding. The date 1877 holds special appeal to Pattern collectors, particularly half dollar specialists, because of the large number of different designs experimented with during the year. Included among those was Morgan's Liberty head which was placed into regular usage in the following year. This remarkable depiction of Liberty by William Barber shows her wearing a crested helmet, with an embossed eagle at the side and LIBERTY inscribed on a visor, IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date below. Barber's powerful eagle motif graces the reverse. It is similar to that first introduced on Patterns in 1871, but on this version, the eagle is not supporting a shield and is perched on a tablet inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, with the denomination designated below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above. Unfortunately, neither design was ever put to use on regular coinage, making it especially desirable as a Pattern. Only a few examples exist, and this one ranks close to the finest known.</b> <p align="center">Superior Galleries was founded in 1929 and has been a leader in
the numismatic auction business since 1971.</p> <p align="center"><b>Consignments wanted for June 2 & 3, 2002 Pre-Long Beach Sale.</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Call Steve Deeds</b> at (800) 421-0754 ext 230.</p>
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