US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-240 Copper 50C - French Liberty Head (1/2 Dollar on Reverse)

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 50C 1859 J-240
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Red Brown
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1859 50C French Head
Judd-240, Pollock-296
Rarity: R.5m PF65RB


Struck In copper with Reeded Edge

Obverse: Longacre's "French Head" Liberty faces right with a oaks and vine wreath in her hair. A ribbon below the bust is inscribed LIBERTY, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, and the date below.

Reverse: The denomination "1/2 DOLLAR" within an agricultural wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat, and oak leaves. The wreath Motif on these 1859 pieces is identical, except for scale, as its counterparts on the issued 1860 half dime and dime.

Comment:
The wreath motif is identical, except for scale, as its counterparts on the issued 1860 half dime and dime.

Well-struck and undisturbed with beautiful sea-green, powder-blue, and cherry-red toning


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