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Pleasing 1859 French Head Half
Judd-240, PR62 Brown

1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-240, Pollock-296, R.5, PR62 Brown PCGS. The so-called "French Head" design, paired with a larger scale version of the dime "cereal wreath" reverse. Tall letters in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are consistent with Paquet's style, although the portrait is attributed to Longacre. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. While deep mahogany and walnut tones prevail on this lightly hairlined specimen, a degree of faded reddish-orange is also present near the rims.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 6UBM, PCGS# 11974, GSID# 12381)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2009
22nd-24th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 23, 2009 for: $1,495.00
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