½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; copper, United States

Main information

Country:
United States
Years of Minting:
1859
Period:
Federal republic (1776-date)
Coin Type:
Pattern
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
n/a

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

1/2 over DOLLAR at center within cereal wreath.

Engraver:

n/a

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Obverse

Description:

Head of Liberty right, crowned with oak wreath and vine leaves, with "LIBERTY" on ribbon around neck. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and date at rim.

Engraver:

James Barton Longacre

Designer:

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Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1859

Reverse:

1/2 DOLLAR

Composition

Copper

Size

Weight:n/a
Diameter:30 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

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½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; copper, United States

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