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1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-252 Values

1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-252 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-252 Values

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1859 Copper Pattern Half Dollar PR RB J-252 Values

Details

1859 Half Dollar. Dies 1-E

Obverse: Paquet’s Liberty Seated with fasces.

Reverse: “Cereal wreath” enclosing 50 CENTS.

Basic Information

12405

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-252

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Designer:

Anthony C. Paquet

Feedback:

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