1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-239, Pollock-295. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC. strongObv: /strongThe design features a right facing bust of Liberty with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the date 1859 below. Liberty is wearing a wreath of oak and vine leaves on her head, and a scroll inscribed LIBERTY crosses her shoulder. strongRev:/strong A wreath of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves encircles the denomination 1/2 DOLLAR. Delightful satin to semi-reflective surfaces are fully struck and overall smooth. Otherwise brilliant, wisps of delicate champagne-apricot iridescence appear toward the borders. The reverse design of this popular pattern half dollar type is attributed to Assistant Engraver Anthony C. Paquet. From the Francesca Collection.