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1859 Half Dollar: Dies 1-A and 1-B. Die varieties exist.
Obverse Description
Paquet’s Liberty Seated with fasces.
Reverse Description
Paquets Perched Eagle: perfect ribbon and broken ribbon varieties.
Catalog Information
GSID:
12373
Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Obverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Reverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-236
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
11962
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Coin Value History
1859 P50c Copper, J-236 PR BN
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1859 P50c Copper, J-236 PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859 P1c Copper, J-226 PR
Worth: $2,100 – $4,800
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $3,120
1859 P1c Copper, J-227 PR
Worth: $1,400 – $3,600
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 MS
Worth: $850 – $5,280
1859 P1c Copper, Shield Reverse, J-228 PR
Worth: $1,700 – $4,830
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 MS BN
1859 P1c Copper, J-229 PR BN
1859 P1c Copper, Dual Obverse Mule, J-229a MS BN
Worth: $200,000 – $200,000
1859 P1c Copper, J-230 PR BN
Worth: $1,750 – $6,300
1859 P1c Copper, J-231 PR BN
Worth: $4,750 – $9,600
1859 P1c Lead, J-231a PR
1859 PH10c Silver, Transitional, J-232 PR
Worth: $35,000 – $90,000
1859 P10c Silver, Transitional, J-233 PR
Worth: $18,000 – $42,000
1859 P25c Silver, J-234 PR
Worth: $2,400 – $8,400
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
Worth: $1,600 – $7,200
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 3 in 61, 13 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,750 Whsle...
$2,074
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/4). ...
$2,520
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/18). NGC Census: (0/12). CDN: $2,10...
$2,520
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-236, Pollock-283. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof Details--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$1,320
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR65+ Brown PCGS....
$3,000
1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-236, Pollock-283. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-58 (PCGS). CAC--Gold Label. OGH.
$1,560
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR62 Brown ANACS. ...
$1,292
$2,415
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, 285, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (13/4 and 0/1+). NGC Censu...
$2,400
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-285, R.7, PR63 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,056
$834
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR65+ Brown PCGS. ...
$3,120
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, 285, R.5, PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (4/22). NGC Census: (1/13)....
$1,821
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-285, R.5, PR64 Brown NGC. ...
$2,160
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, 285, R.5, ...
$2,300
1859 J-236 half-dollar PCGS PR-65BN
$3,540
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,220
$1,380
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-283, 285, R.5, PR64 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,530
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-236, Pollock-285, Silver Plated, R.5, PR64 NGC. ...
$2,530
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