CAC. R-4. Longacre’s “French Head” 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. A wreath of cereals encloses the denomination 50 CENTS on the reverse. This piece displays an attractive, original patina with shades of steel-gray, rose, and subtle violet across mirrored fields. The devices are sharply impressed, and the surfaces are notably well-preserved for the issue, with only minor handling consistent with the assigned grade. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.