1/2 Dollar `1859` Pattern, silver

€124,016.00
IssuerUnited States
Year1859
TypePattern
Value1/2 Dollar = 50 Cents (1/2 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)James Barton Longacre
In circulation to
Reference(s) Judd#239
Obverse descriptionHead of Liberty right, crowned with oak wreath and vine leaves, with `LIBERTY` on ribbon around neck. `UNITED STATES OF AMERICA` and date at rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringUNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1859
Reverse description`1/2 ` over `DOLLAR` at center within `cereal wreath.`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1/2 DOLLAR
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1859  - -
Catalog ID7596509650
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