1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-238, Pollock-294. Rarity-5. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-62 BN (PCGS).Obv: James Barton Longacres French Head of Liberty design. A bust of Liberty faces right with a wreath of oak and vine leaves on her head, a ribbon or scroll inscribed LIBERTY crossing her right shoulder. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the date 1859 is below. Rev: A wreath of cereals encloses the denomination HALF DOLLAR. A predominantly brassy-olive example with splashes of deep copper-rose scattered about, more so on the reverse, and then again largely in the protected areas around the wreath.From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection.