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½ Dollar

½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper)

United States · 1859 · Base Metal

½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) — obverse½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) — reverse
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Specifications

Years1859
Denomination½ Dollar
CompositionCopper
Gross weight

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About this coin’s value

This coin is composed of copper. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) made of silver or gold?

No — the ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) is copper, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.

What years was the ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) minted?

The ½ Dollar "1859" (Pattern; copper) was issued 1859.

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