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1859 Silver, Transitional Pattern Half Dime PR J-232
Details
1859 Half Dime: “Stateless” issue not giving the country of origin. Refer also to 1859 Transitional half dime in the Liberty seated half dime series.
Obverse: Regular die of the 1859 year, Liberty Seated with stars, date 1859 below.
Reverse: Cereal wreath as adopted in 1860, enclosing HALF DIME.
Basic Information
GSID:
375389
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
PH10c / Pattern Half Dime
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Silver, Transitional
Variety 2:
J-232
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
