1872 Pattern Amazonian Half Dollar. Judd-1200, Pollock-1340. Rarity-7-.

Elegant 1872 Pattern Amazonian Half Dollar Judd-1200 in Silver Ex Simpson 1872 Pattern Amazonian Half Dollar. Judd-1200, Pollock-1340. Rarity-7-. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-66+ (PCGS). Obv: William Barber's famed Amazonian design. Seated figure of Liberty left with standing eagle, her right hand upon its head, her left hand and arm supporting a sword and shield. Thirteen stars are arranged around the border seven left, six right, and the date 1872 is below. Rev: An eagle with spread wings clutches three arrows in its right talon and supports a shield with its left talon. An olive branch is in front of the shield, and a scroll inscribed with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is draped across the shield. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircles the periphery and the denomination HALF DOL. is below. This gorgeous premium Gem is fully struck with handsome toning in dominant pewter gray and olive-russet. Direct lighting calls forth vivid undertones of reddish-gold, lilac-blue and pinkish-apricot, as well as modest contrast between lightly frosted design elements and mirrored fields. The surfaces are free of significant post-production blemishes and offer superior quality as well as outstanding eye appeal. The uspatterns.com website notes: William Barber's 'Amazonian' design [is] considered to be one of the most beautiful ever made by the US Mint. This design was issued in sets of the quarter dollar, half dollar and silver dollar in silver, copper....and aluminum. The Amazonian name dates to the 1890 New York Coin and Stamp auction of the Lorin G. Parmelee collection and was probably given by David Proskey. Only 10 specimens in silver are positively confirmed to exist, although the actual total may be as high as 12 or 13 pieces. Judd-1200 is rare in either case, of course, the beauty and popularity of the Amazonian design resulting in extremely strong demand among pattern enthusiasts. The lovely specimen offered here is the highest graded at PCGS, a highlight of this sale, and is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into another significant cabinet. Provenance: Property from an Alabama Family. Earlier from our (Stack's) sale of the Thomas A. Bergin Collection of U.S. Pattern Coins, June 1984, lot 1239; Superior's Pre-Long Beach Auction of September 2008, lot 793, as NGC Proof-65; Heritage's sale of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, January 2021 FUN Signature Auction, lot 3204. PCGS Population: 1 in all categories; 0 graded higher. PCGS# 61471. NGC ID: 2A6C. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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