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Paquet's Half Dollar Pattern of 1859, Judd-236

1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, 285, R.6, PR66 Brown NGC. Anthony Paquet's design for the Seated series, here in the half dollar format. Liberty is seen seated in a stiff pose, left hand resting on an upright shield, right hand atop a fasces. The reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings, a scroll in its beak, and the usual statutory inscriptions above and below. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Deep brown and blue patina covers both sides with bright mirrors still glinting on each side through the rich coloration. A pleasing example of this popular pattern.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29CF, PCGS# 11962, GSID# 12373)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2001
15th-17th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 16, 2001 for: Not Sold
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