The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
12372
Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Obverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Reverse Designer:
Anthony C. Paquet
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Silver
Variety 2:
J-235
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
P50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1859
Composition:
Silver
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
11960
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Coin Value History
1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
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1859 P50c Silver, J-235 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR63 PCGS. ...
$3,172
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, R.5, PR62 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
50C 1859 J-235 PCGS PR65 CAC GOLD
$7,638
Pattern: 1859 P50c PCGS/CAC Proof 55 (J-235)
$1,675
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5 PR67 NGC. ...
$6,462
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.5, PR61 PCGS. ...
$1,880
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR60 NGC. ...
$1,610
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, R.5--Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR50. ...
$1,265
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5--...
$776
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, R.5, PR63 PCGS. ...
$3,720
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR62 NGC....
$2,880
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR64 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$3,840
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.5 PR65 PCGS. CAC. Anthony Paquet's design for the Seated Liberty seri...
$5,040
1859 P50C J-235
$1,236
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, R.6, PR67 NGC. ...
$8,050
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.5, PR61 PCGS. ...
$1,955
1859 Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.6, PR 50 ...
$1,092
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-284, R.5, PR63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,350
1859 P50C Half Dollar, Judd-235, Pollock-282, 284, R.5 PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (8/17). PCGS Population: (18/33). PR62. ...
$2,880
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 Copper, J-236 PR BN
Worth: $1,550 – $3,600
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