Description

1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-245, Pollock-301, High R.6, NGC PR66 Perfect Ribbon

Offered here is an exceptional 1859 Pattern Half Dollar, cataloged as Judd-245 / Pollock-301 and certified NGC PF66. A classic rarity of United States pattern coinage, this impressive issue embodies the artistry, experimentation, and refinement that define the most desirable 19th-century Mint productions.

Struck during a formative period in American pattern coinage, the 1859 Judd-245 is admired for its elegant Liberty portrait, carefully balanced composition, and distinctive reverse. The coveted Perfect Ribbon attribution adds further specialist appeal, placing this issue among the most desirable pattern half dollars of its era. For advanced collectors, it represents far more than a proof striking; it is a tangible expression of the Mint’s design ambition at a pivotal moment in numismatic history.

This example is certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as PF66, with the holder identifying the coin as 1859 50C, J-245, PF 66. Described here as a single finest known example, it offers the combination of rarity, certification, and elite collector appeal that defines a true cabinet-level acquisition. The presence of such a designation materially enhances its importance for collectors seeking the highest-tier representatives of classic United States pattern coinage.

Cataloged as Pollock-301 and presented as a High R.6 rarity, this coin holds a distinguished place within the broader landscape of American numismatics. Its importance lies not only in its rarity, but in its role as part of the experimental pattern series through which the United States Mint explored new artistic and technical possibilities. Coins of this stature are avidly pursued by specialists in Judd-listed patterns, important proof issues, and historic U.S. rarities.

For the collector building a cabinet of exceptional United States material, this 1859 Pattern Half Dollar stands as a remarkable offering: historically important, beautifully certified, and instantly recognizable to advanced students of the series.

Quick Facts

Country: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1859
Type: Pattern Coin
Judd Number: J-245
Pollock Number: P-301
Certification: NGC
Grade: PF66
Certification Number: 1885047-002
Attribution: Perfect Ribbon
Rarity: High R.6
Notable Status: Single finest known