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1859 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. Type One Reverse. The tops of

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1859 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. Type One Reverse. The tops of
<B>1859<50C> PR63 Cameo NGC.</B></I> Type One Reverse. The tops of LF in HALF are close. This brilliant proof comes from only the second year that the Mint began publicly advertising proof coins for sale to collectors. Only 800 proofs were minted of this issue, and 748,000 circulation strikes. The Wiley-Bugert Seated half reference calls the 1859 "A scarce date. Underrated and sometimes mistaken as common." The present coin is silver-white, with frosty devices and well-mirrored fields. A couple of obverse luster breaks and tiny contact marks account for the grade, but the eye appeal is right.