1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-241, Pollock-297. Rarity-4. Silver.

1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-241, Pollock-297. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-66+ (NGC). CAC. Obv: James Barton Longacre's "French Head of Liberty" design, per numismatic tradition. 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 50 CENTS. Richly original surfaces exhibit target-like blue, lilac and pink iridescence on the obverse, fuller pinkish-gold, cobalt blue and olive-gray patina on the reverse. The toning is deeper on the reverse, although the frosty to lightly reflective finish is discernible on both sides. This is the single finest certified of 50 or so examples of this Judd number in numismatic hands. Outstanding! Provenance: From Heritage's sale of the Virginia Cabinet, January 2021 FUN Signature Auction, lot 3080. Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 1; 0 graded higher in any category. CAC Stickered Population: 1; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-66 and Proof-66+. PCGS# 11978. NGC ID: 29CM. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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