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1859 Pattern 50C. J-241 NGC PF65 CAM

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1859 Pattern 50C. J-241 NGC PF65 CAM
<b>1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-241. Pollock-297. NGC graded PF65 CAM.</b> The brilliant white luster is satiny and consistent on the devices &#40;hence the &#34;cameo&#34;&#41; while swirling with mirror reflection in the all-brilliant, untoned fields. A well struck and lustrous Gem that has carefully preserved surfaces. This is a strongly struck example, with nice detail to all the important high points, and deserves a place in a top-of-the-line set of Pattern coins. The head is by James B. Longacre, whose steady hand and classical training as a die engraver, gives it a firm, balanced composition. The handsome Longacre &#34;cereal wreath&#34;, described more fully in a footnote to an 1860 half dime in the sale, is comprised of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves. This is the second design of a cereal wreath created by the Mint&#39;s chief engraver, 1844-69.

VIBRANT GEM 1859 PATTERN HALF DOLLAR IN SILVER <b>&#40;PCGS # 11978&#41;</b>

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