1868 25C PCGS PR 62 (J-650 Judd Pattern) Aluminum Seated Liberty Quarter 



A numismatic treasure: an 1868 Seated Liberty Quarter Pattern (Judd-650) struck in aluminum, certified PCGS PR 62 – one of the rarest and most visually striking patterns from the post-Civil War experimental era.

Key Details:

  • Denomination: 25C (Quarter Dollar Pattern)
  • Year: 1868
  • Composition: Aluminum
  • Designer: James B. Longacre (obverse), William Barber (reverse concept)
  • Pattern Designation: Judd-650
  • Certification: PCGS
  • Grade: PR 62 (Proof)
  • PCGS Cert #: [28047579]

Design & Condition Highlights: The obverse features a crisp Seated Liberty with bold shield and cap, surrounded by 13 stars and date below. The reverse displays a wreath-enclosed “25 CENTS” with IN GOD WE TRUST motto – a transitional design between standard coinage and pattern experimentation.

Struck in lightweight aluminum, this piece exhibits mirror-like proof fields with frosted devices that create stunning cameo contrast. Light handling hairlines and a whisper of haze are fully commensurate with the PR 62 grade – no spots, no scratches, no problems. The aluminum surfaces remain bright and original, with a faint silvery-white glow that photographs beautifully.


Judd-650
is among the rarest aluminum patterns of 1868 – believed fewer than 12 known.

Struck during the Mint’s exploration of lighter metals for small change.

PCGS PR 62 represents exceptional preservation for a fragile aluminum striking.

A must-have for pattern collectors, Seated Liberty specialists, or advanced type enthusiasts.

Photos: High-resolution images under 5000K lighting showcase full reflectivity, cameo effect, and edge reeding




                                  

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