1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-241, Pollock-297. Rarity-4. Silver.

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-241, Pollock-297. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-53 (NGC). Obv: James Barton Longacre's "French Head of Liberty" design, per numismatic tradition. 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. One of perhaps 50 or so examples of this Judd number in numismatic hands. PCGS# 11978. NGC ID: 29CM. Click here for certification details from NGC.

Estimate:£0.75

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