(1879) J.W. Scott Confederate half dollar restrike die trial. Brass, 30.5 mm. Choice Mint State.，As above, but the die married to the Scott restrike die reads HONOR at center, with OBEDIENCE TRUTH FIDELITY around periphery. The surfaces are highly reflective and toned similarly to the preceding two lots. The center of the HONOR die is somewhat softly impressed, revealing some pre-striking marks in that area. No wire rim is seen. This die is new to the cataloguer and is apparently previously unknown, as none of the thousands of catalogues in the Newman Numismatic Portal provide a hit for its distinctive legends (which may be inspired by the "obedience, truth, and fidelity" line from the 1737 epic poem Leonidas by English poet Richard Glover. Interesting and likely unique, another new entry to the literature.From the estate of F.C.C. Boyd, May 1954.
