US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-238 Copper 50C - French Liberty Head "50 CENTS" Reverse

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 50C 1859 J-238
Full Grade: PCGS PF 65 Brown
Owner: mania

Owner Comments:


1859 50C
Judd-238 Pollock-294
Rarity: R.5, PF65BN


Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

Longacre's French head with HALF DOLLAR reverse

Obverse: Longacre's so-called "French Head" of Liberty, which faces right, draped with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY and a wide wreath of oak and vine on her head.

Reverse: A wreath composed of Cotton, tobacco, sugar cane,corn, wheat, and oaks leaves with "HALF DOLLAR" in the center,

Comment:
Saul Teichman expresses doubt on USPatterns.com whether this design was actually designed by James Longacre or by Anthony Paquet. The reason for the uncertainty stems from the punches used in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA were those of Paquet.

The obverse is uniformly muted by brown patina, while still showing slight traces of red around the devices. The reverse, on the other hand, is more red than brown and quite vibrant.

Provenance:
Heritage June 8 2017 Long Beach Expo / Lot #4660

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