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1859 Half Dollar in Silver, PR66
Judd-245, Pollock-301 (Perfect Ribbon)

1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-245, Pollock-301, High R.6, PR66 NGC. The obverse features the so-called "French Head" of Liberty facing right. In fact, the profile was almost certainly modeled after the Apollo Belvedere statue in Rome. A large eagle with a heraldic shield dominates the reverse. The eagle clutches a ribbon in its beak, and the claws grasp an olive branch and three long arrows. The "Perfect Ribbon" subvariety is characterized by four vertical lines in the shield, seven tail feathers, pointed left (observer's right) wingtip, and full leaf above the A in HALF. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Irregular patches of deep blue and reddish patina are scattered over each side with moderate reflectivity evident in the fields.
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2015), lot 5969; Long Beach Signature (6/2017), lot 4025; Dallas Signature (11/2017), lot 17067.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29CS, PCGS# 11988, Greysheet# 12391)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jan 16, 2026 for: $4,636.00
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