½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver, United States

½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver, United States, 1859 obverse image½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver, United States, 1859 reverse image
½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1859
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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

½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


50 above CENTS center in cereal wreath.

Engraver:


James Barton Longacre

Designer:


n/a

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:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY 1859

Reverse:


50 CENTS

½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

½ Dollar "1859" Pattern; silver sizes
  • Weight:n/a
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded
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