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1/2 Dollar '1859' Pattern, copper
| Issuer | United States Mint |
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| Year | 1859 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse lettering | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1859 |
| Reverse description | The denomination 1/2 over DOLLAR is displayed in bold Roman lettering at the center of the field, enclosed within an elaborate agricultural or cereal wreath composed of corn, wheat, and oak leaves tied at the base. A beaded inner border runs along the periphery, with the wreath elements rendered in high relief and exceptional detail, consistent with a proof pattern striking. |
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| Mintage | 1859 |
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