 1863 50¢. Judd 341 (R-5). Brilliant Proof, near-Choice. Copper, RE. Regular Liberty Seated design with tiny motto added to the field above the eagle, GOD OUR TRUST. Red-brown surfaces offer a substantial underlying deep rose-red gleam that complements the coin's meticulous devices, stars and legends. This pleasing Pattern represents a bold step toward finalizing a motto recognizing the deity on U.S. coinage. NGC PF62BN.
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