Whitman Expo
1859 Copper Pattern 50 Cents PR RD J-255
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:
12411
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
