1859 50C J-238, BN PR(PCGS#11968)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3311

Grade

PR62BN

Price

1,110

Lot Description

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-238, Pollock-294. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). 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 HALF DOLLAR. A predominantly brassy-olive example with splashes of deep copper-rose scattered about, more so on the reverse, and then again largely in the protected areas around the wreath. Provenance: From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. PCGS Population: 5; 19 finer in this category (Proof-65 BN finest). PCGS# 11968. NGC ID: 29CJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.