1859 50C J-241 PR(PCGS#11978)

The Regency Auction 27

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

515

Grade

PR61

Price

1,175

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2. R-4 (76-200 minted). James Longacre's "French" Liberty head. Reverse: 50 CENTS within cereal wreath. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Well struck, the present Pattern half dollar offers full definition with light reflection in the fields. Wiped long ago, resulting in some directional hairlines. The eye appeal however is decent for the modest grade. PCGS 4, NGC 7. This is not the last PCGS coin to sell, which was back in 2003, realizing $1,265. More recently an NGC coin sold in March 2010 for $1,438. The current PCGS value is $1,500. Another neat French Head half dollar. Cert. Number 25271203 PCGS # 11978