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1859 P50c Copper, J-248 PR BN

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1859 Half Dollar. Dies 1-C

Obverse Description

Paquet’s Liberty Seated with fasces.

Reverse Description

“Cereal wreath” enclosing inscription HALF DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12396
Obverse Designer: Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Copper
Variety 2: J-248
Coin Date: 1859
Denomination: P50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1859
Composition: Copper
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 11996
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GSID:12396 PCGS:11996 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1859 P50c Copper, J-248 PR BN
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $12,000 $1,234
PR66 - $10,500 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234

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1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-248, Pollock-287, High R.7, PR66+ Brown PCGS. CAC ...
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-248, Pollock-287, High R.7, PR66+ Brown PCGS. CAC ... CAC approved
$12,000
Sold 1/20/2021
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1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-248, Pollock-287. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC).
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-248, Pollock-287. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC).
$6,612
Sold 3/23/2012
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1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-248, Pollock-287, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. ...
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-248, Pollock-287, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. ...
$6,325
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1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-248, Pollock-287, High R.7, PR65 Brown NGC. ...
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$7,475
Sold 1/11/2009
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