1859 50C J-236, BN PR(PCGS#11962)

1859 50C J-236, BN PR (PCGS#11962)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-236, Pollock-283. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-58 (PCGS). CAC--Gold Label. OGH. Obv:Anthony C. Paquet's seated Liberty motif. Liberty is seated left, her outstretched right hand supporting a fasces and her left hand supporting a shield. An olive sprig and three arrows are present at the base of the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery and the date 1859 is below. The digits 185 in the date are repunched. Rev:An eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on its breast clutches an olive sprig in its right talon and three long, slender arrows in its left talon. The eagle holds a scroll inscribed with the Latin motto E PLURIBUS UNUM in its beak, the scroll perfect as opposed to broken, and the eagle's left wing tip pointed as opposed to rounded. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the denomination HALF DOLLAR is below. Blended rose and golden-brown patina to surfaces that retain nearly full striking detail. This is a richly original specimen with superior quality and eye appeal for the assigned grade. PCGS# 11962. NGC ID: 29CF. Click here for certification details from PCGS.