1878 $5 J-1574, RB PR(PCGS#71937)

1878 $5 J-1574, RB PR (PCGS#71937)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1878 Pattern Half Eagle. Judd-1574, Pollock-1766. Rarity-6+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. Obverse with William Barber's head of Liberty facing left with long flowing hair similar to that used on the famed $4 Stella coins. She wears a crown with ornament inscribed LIBERTY, above her head is E PLURIBUS UNUM and below the date. Reverse with a large standing eagle with wings outstretched, clutching a laurel branch and arrows in each claw. Above the eagle is the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, below is FIVE DOLLARS.<br />      Surface quality is amazing for a copper coin of this era as there are no specks, carbon spots or anything of that nature beyond the tiniest pin prick speck noted above Liberty's head. Boldly struck throughout, with attractive mint color that has faded to the expected golden-rose hue.<br />      There are perhaps 13 to 16 known in all, this certainly one of the very finest of those that have come down to us today. The surface quality and eye appeal are memorable for the specialist.