1870 50C Pattern J-961 PCGS PR66CAM (CAC)

This is the SINGLE FINEST known example of this Rarity-7+ Standard Silver Pattern half dollar struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.

For an aluminum coin the surfaces and mirrors are completely above average. The mirrors are exceedingly deep, have bold clarity, are clean, and there are no real planchet issues (save for some light pitting on the reverse). Miss Liberty and the details are almost 3D in appearance with remarkable strikes and thick frosting. The eye appeal is fabulous!

PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. Here you have an extreme rarity, in an obsolete metal, from the greatest collection of patterns ever formed-Simpson. Collectors Universe doesn’t have a valuation for this grade of preservation. This SUPERB GEM brought $8,519 in January 2017. Worthy of a great cabinet of patterns.

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