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1872 Pattern Amazonian 50C, Judd-1200, Pollock-1340, R.6. Proof 63 PCGS CAC Sticker, PCGS Secure Holder. Barber's famed Amazonian design includes a seated figure of Liberty left with standing eagle, her right hand upon its head, shield and sword at left hand, stars 7X6 around, date below. The reverse is of the standing eagle design with claw on shield, IN GOD WE TRUST on draped ribbon, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL. around. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Lustrous steel gray with deep slate frost on both sides. Sharply struck and choice for the grade. An area of sliver brightness is noted at the center of the reverse.
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." If a popularity contest was held for pattern coin designs, the 1872 Amazonian quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all of which have the same motif, would surely land at or near the top. The problem is that relatively few coins exist in comparison to the demand for them. An important opportunity to add one of the most popular of all pattern types to your collection. Population: 2 in Proof 63, just 1 finer (Proof 64). (PCGS 61471)
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." If a popularity contest was held for pattern coin designs, the 1872 Amazonian quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all of which have the same motif, would surely land at or near the top. The problem is that relatively few coins exist in comparison to the demand for them. An important opportunity to add one of the most popular of all pattern types to your collection. Population: 2 in Proof 63, just 1 finer (Proof 64). (PCGS 61471)
23 September 2013, 10:00 PDT
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1872 Pattern Amazonian 50C, Judd-1200, Pollock-1340, R.6. Proof 63 PCGS
CAC Sticker, PCGS Secure Holder. Barber's famed Amazonian design includes a seated figure of Liberty left with standing eagle, her right hand upon its head, shield and sword at left hand, stars 7X6 around, date below. The reverse is of the standing eagle design with claw on shield, IN GOD WE TRUST on draped ribbon, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL. around. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Lustrous steel gray with deep slate frost on both sides. Sharply struck and choice for the grade. An area of sliver brightness is noted at the center of the reverse.
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." If a popularity contest was held for pattern coin designs, the 1872 Amazonian quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all of which have the same motif, would surely land at or near the top. The problem is that relatively few coins exist in comparison to the demand for them. An important opportunity to add one of the most popular of all pattern types to your collection. Population: 2 in Proof 63, just 1 finer (Proof 64). (PCGS 61471)
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." If a popularity contest was held for pattern coin designs, the 1872 Amazonian quarter, half dollar, and dollar, all of which have the same motif, would surely land at or near the top. The problem is that relatively few coins exist in comparison to the demand for them. An important opportunity to add one of the most popular of all pattern types to your collection. Population: 2 in Proof 63, just 1 finer (Proof 64). (PCGS 61471)