1859 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-245
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $8,050
- Sold
- Grade
- PR65 NGC
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1859 Proof Half Dollar Pattern - J-245 is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series. It pairs the French Head of Liberty obverse with the eagle reverse of Judd-235, so UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on both sides; USPatterns treats the 'Perfect Ribbon' strikings as originals and the rusted 'Broken Ribbon' ones as restrikes of about 1869 or later. Struck during the California Gold Rush era, when vast quantities of western gold transformed the American economy and led to new denominations. Struck in silver, weighing 12.44 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11988. Reference data: struck in silver with a reeded edge, rated R-7. Catalogued as Judd-245, Pollock-303, A/W 299. broken ribbon - some from rusted dies probably in the 1860s or 1870s.
Rarity Notes
R-6 to R-7 by die variety (USPatterns.com)
Cross References
Judd-245; Pollock-301, 303; Adams-Woodin 299
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