- PCGS #:
- 61858
- Designer:
- N/A
- Edge:
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- Diameter:
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- Weight:
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- Mintage:
- N/A
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Other
- Auction Record:
- $108,100 • PR66 • 07-27-2003 • Superior Galleries
Major Varieties
- 1877 50C J-1520
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Condition Census What Is This?
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#1 PR65 estimated grade
182.6 grains (per the Garrett catalog)
George W. Cogan, sold privately on 3/17/1883 - T. Harrison Garrett Collection - Robert Garrett Collection - John Work Garrett Collection - Johns Hopkins University Collection - Bowers & Ruddy 11/1979:386 (as Raw Choice Proof), $25,000 - Ken Goldman - D. Novoselsky - Kagin’s - Superior 7/2003:462 (as NGC PR66), $108,100
According to Saul Teichman at www.uspatterns.com, this was in a PCGS PR64 holder when owned by Novoselsky. Based on the belief that J-1250 is unique, this may be the PCGS PR65 on their Population Report as of 11/3/2016.
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Ron Guth:
Judd 1520 is a prototype pattern for an 1877 Half Dollar. The obverse features a bust of Liberty by George Morgan that is nearly identical to the bust that eventually appeared on the "Morgan" Dollar in 1878. The reverse has an ornate design of an eagle on a Union shield with a wreath and ribbon surrounding. This reverse design never appeared on a U.S. coin of any denomination.
Judd 1520 is believed to be unique. The only known example is from the Garrett Collection, purchased originally in 1883. The last appearance of this coin was in a Superior auction in 2003.