1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-237, Pollock-293. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 (NGC).<strong>Obv:</strong> James Barton Longacres French Liberty head facing right with a crown of leaves of her head and the word LIBERTY inscribed on a ribbon draped over her shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the date 1859 is below. <strong>Rev:</strong> The denomination HALF DOLLAR is centered within a wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves. This handsome and fully original Gem exhibits vivid reddish-orange and lilac-rose undertones to dominant smoky-gray patina. Both sides are fully struck with an expectably smooth appearance for the assigned grade. A popular and frequently encountered pattern type, offered here at an uncommonly high level of preservation.