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

April 2022 Collectors Choice Online Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

91144

Grade

PR64

Price

2,280

Lot Description

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-241, Pollock-297. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (NGC). Obv:James Barton Longacre's "French Head of Liberty" design. A bust of Liberty faces right with a wreath of oak and vine leaves on her head, a ribbon or scroll inscribed LIBERTY crossing her right shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the date 1859 is below. Rev:A wreath of cereals encloses the denomination 50 CENTS. PCGS# 11978. NGC ID: 29CM. Click here for certification details from NGC.