Lot 3895
1859 Pattern Half Dollar, copper, reeded edge. Judd-240, P-296, Rarity-5. . J-240. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. This one boasts a bust of Liberty facing right, with an oak and vine wreath in her hair, and a scroll inscribed LIBERTY across her right shoulder. On the reverse is a complex wreath with 1/2 DOLLAR at the center. Deep mahogony color on both sides and nearly a gem. Only 4 so graded by PCGS in the brown category, none higher until you move into the Red and Brown and Red arena, where a handful do grade full gem.
Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,200.
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| Realized $1,438 |
