Owner Comments:
1859 50C "French Head"
Judd- 241, Pollock-297,
Rarity: R.4, PF63
Struck in silver with a 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 "50 CENTS" within an agricultural wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat, and oak leaves.
Comment:
The wreath motif is identical, except for scale, as its counterparts on the issued 1860 half dime and dime.
This is a brightly reflective example whose interiors are close to untoned (but not quite), while the margins exhibit wide rings of russet and blue patina.
Provenance/ Appearances:
Heritage 2020 January 8 - 12 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando Lot #5860