© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver
1859 year| Silver (.900) | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#258911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
"50" above "CENTS" center in "cereal wreath."
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTS
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; silver) 1859 from United States made of Silver (.900) is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. 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 never adopted for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
