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1859 Half Dollar: Dies 2-D. J-240a and J-240b, each with the letter H in relief counterstamped 16 times, irregularly spaced, may represent some experiment the nature of which is not known today.
Obverse Description
Longacre’s French Liberty Head.
Reverse Description
“Cereal wreath” enclosing inscription 1/2 DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12380
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-239
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
11972
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1859 P50c Silver, J-239 PR
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1859 P50c Silver, J-239 PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$6,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859 P1c Copper, J-226 PR
Worth: $2,100 – $4,800
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $3,120
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 PR
Worth: $1,400 – $3,600
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 MS
Worth: $850 – $5,280
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 PR
Worth: $1,700 – $4,830
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS BN
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR BN
1859 P1c Copper, Dual Obverse Mule, J-229a MS BN
Worth: $200,000 – $200,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR BN
Worth: $1,750 – $6,300
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR BN
Worth: $4,750 – $9,600
1859 P1c Lead, J-231a PR
1859 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-232 PR
Worth: $35,000 – $90,000
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR
Worth: $18,000 – $42,000
1859 P25c Silver, J-234 PR
Worth: $2,400 – $8,400
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
Worth: $1,600 – $7,200
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,952
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 58, 54 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,400 Whsle...
$2,160
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$3,120
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR65 NGC....
$3,120
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/38). ...
$1,140
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,800
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$2,640
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,840
50C 1859 J-239 NGC PR66
$3,525
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR60 PCGS. ...
$1,292
$949
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/26). PCGS Population (0/47). (#11972)...
$978
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof AU Details. ...
$1,035
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/31). ...
$2,280
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$960
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/16 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/15 and...
$2,400
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-239, Pollock-295, R.4, PR65 PCGS....
$4,920
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,560
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$2,640
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC.
$2,640
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