1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-237, Pollock-293. Rarity-4. Silver. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC).<strong>Obv:</strong> James Barton Longacres French Liberty head facing right with a crown of leaves on 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. Virtually brilliant surfaces allow full appreciation of bold field to device contrast. A popular and frequently encountered pattern type, offered here in a rare certified grade.PCGS# 389451. NGC ID: 29CH.NGC Census: 2; 0 finer in the Cameo category. PCGS has yet to certify a Cameo-designated example finer than Proof-63, and neither service reports any grading events in the Deep/Ultra Cameo category.