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