1859 50C J-239 PR(PCGS#11972)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

6289

Grade

PR61

Prix

2 640

Description du lot

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-61 (PCGS). Obv:The design features a right facing bust of Liberty with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the date 1859 below. Liberty is wearing a wreath of oak and vine leaves on her head, and a scroll inscribed LIBERTY crosses her shoulder. Rev:A wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves encircles the denomination 1/2 DOLLAR. Dominant steel-gray patina gives way to vivid iridescent undertones of reddish-gold and pinkish-rose as the surfaces dip into a light. The reverse design of this popular pattern half dollar type is attributed to Assistant Engraver Anthony C. Paquet. PCGS# 11972. NGC ID: 26VE. Click here for certification details from PCGS.