Patterns
1875 20C Twenty Cents, Judd-1396, Pollock-1539, High R.7, PR65 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Denali Collection. The obverse features the figure of Liberty at the seashore, similar to the Trade dollar motif, but with Liberty seated on a globe, with different objects surrounding the central figure, and a steamship in the background. The reverse displays an open wreath surrounding the denomination 1/5 OF A DOLLAR, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/TWENTY CENTS around. Struck in silver, with a plain edge.
This impressive Gem exhibits sharply detailed design elements and deeply mirrored fields, under attractive shades of lavender-gray, cerulean-blue, and champagne-gold toning. No mentionable distractions are evident. Population: 2 in 65, 2 finer. CAC: 1 in 65, 0 finer (6/17).
Ex: Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 7/2005), lot 2402; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2013), lot 6726.
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