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

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

The Regency Auction 54

Description du lot: A CHOICE example of James Longacre's ""French"" Liberty head half dollar pattern. Tall head of Liberty faces right with a crown of oak and ivy leaves, draped with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY. Reverse: 1/2 DOLLAR within cereal wreath. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This is a ""common"" pattern type, listed as a Rarity-4, with 76-200 estimated struck. Fresh to the market, this coin was just graded for the first time at the recent PCGS show. Flashy watery fields are dusted with a rich antique iridescent tone. The eye appeal is great for the PR63 grade. PCGS 15, NGC 3. The last PCGS-graded PR63 sold back in March 2010, realizing $2,990. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,700. Despite its common status, it is RARE finer. A great entry level pattern type for someone looking to dip a toe into the wide world of pattern issues. Good luck. Cert. Number 45822659 PCGS # 11972