1859 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-235
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $6,600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65+ Cameo PCGS
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Judd-235 is an 1859 silver pattern half dollar with Anthony C. Paquet's Seated Liberty design on the obverse and an eagle reverse. It was struck from two reverse dies: the "Perfect Ribbon", with groups of four vertical lines in the shield and pointed wingtips (Pollock-282), and the "Broken Ribbon", with groups of three lines and split wingtips (Pollock-284) (USPatterns). Struck in silver with a reeded edge, J-235 is part of the systematic design evaluation conducted at the Mint in 1859 when Director Snowden commissioned multiple pattern designs for the half dollar. Reference data: struck in silver with a reeded edge, rated R-5. Catalogued as Judd-235, Pollock-284, A/W 291, Taxay EP273. broken ribbon.
Rarity Notes
R-5 to R-6 by die variety (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-235; Pollock-282, 284; Adams-Woodin 291; Taxay EP273
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