1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR BN J-255 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR BN J-255 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR BN J-255 Values

Details

1859 Half Dollar. Now designated as J-75a and J-75b, listed under 1838. Restrikes from rusted dies exist for many 1859 half dollar die varieties.

Basic Information

GSID:

12409

Coin Date:

1859

Denomination:

P50c / Pattern 50 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1859

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Copper

Variety 2:

J-255

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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