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½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver
1859 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
"1/2 " over "DOLLAR" at center within "cereal wreath."
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
DOLLAR
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; silver) 1859 from United States made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately rejected or not adopted for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
