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1/2 Dollar '1859' Pattern, silver
| Issuer | United States Mint |
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| Year | 1859 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Reverse description | The denomination, expressed as the fraction 1/2 above the word DOLLAR in bold serif lettering, occupies the center of the field, all enclosed within a large agricultural cereal wreath composed of corn, wheat, and other grain stalks tied at the base. The wreath, rendered with exceptional relief and naturalistic detail, incorporates oak leaves and additional botanical elements at the lower junction. A beaded border surrounds the entire design. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Mintage | 1859 |
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