1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-935, Pollock-1041. Rarity-6+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 RB (NGC).

Obv: William Barber's seated Liberty facing left, an olive branch in her left hand, her right hand supporting a federal shield with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY crossing the shield. LIBERTY is expressed in raised letters. A liberty pole with cap is behind the portrait, 13 stars encircle the periphery, and the date 1870 is below. Rev: The same design that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1870 Liberty Seated half dollars. Ample pinkish-rose color mingles with autumn-brown and steel-olive patina on both sides of this handsome Gem. Iridescent undertones of, blue, salmon pink and sea green are also evident in isolated areas, especially on the reverse. Fully struck. This pattern half dollar is one of more than a dozen specimens of Judd-935, per the uspatterns.com website.

PCGS# 71181. NGC ID: 29Y7.

NGC Census: 2; 0 finer in this category.

From the Francesca Collection.