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

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3730

Grade

PR64

Price

1,680

Lot Description

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (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. This is a wonderfully original specimen awash in a blend of rich olive-gray, pale rose and powder blue patina. Particularly vivid colors are discernible at direct viewing angles, as is appreciable intensity to the Mint finish. Among the finest certified for a surviving population of just 50 or so specimens in all grades. PCGS# 11972. NGC ID: 26VE. PCGS Population: 10; 5 finer in this category (all Proof-65).