1859 50C J-240, BN PR(PCGS#11974)

1859 50C J-240, BN PR (PCGS#11974)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-240, Pollock-296. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). Obv:James Barton Longacre's "French Head of Liberty" design. A bust of Liberty faces right with a wreath of oak and vine leaves on her head, a ribbon or scroll inscribed LIBERTY crossing her right shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the date 1859 is below. Rev:A wreath of cereals encloses the denomination 1/2 DOLLAR. Warmly and evenly patinated in medium brown, blushes of faded mint color are evident in the protected areas around some of the design elements. Although traditionally attributed to Longacre, as above, Saul Teichman suggests that Anthony C. Paquet may have been the engraver of this pattern type since the letter punches in the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are of the Paquet style. The uspatterns.comwebsite accounts for at least 30 examples of Judd-240. Provenance: From the Lux Family Collection, begun as early as the 1850s. PCGS Population: 5; 10 finer in this category (Proof-66 BN finest). PCGS# 11974. NGC ID: 29CK. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.