50 Cents, United States, 1839

Description (Brief):

One (1) 50 cent coin

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United States, 1839

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Obverse Image: Seated Liberty with shield and cap on staff. 13 stars.

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1839

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Reverse Image: Eagle with shield over chest, clutching arrows and branch in talons.

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Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOL.

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General Information: With drapery from elbow.

Date Made: 1839

Mint: United States MintDesigner: Gobrecht, Christian

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States

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Credit Line: Government Transfer: US DOTT, USM

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0441.0304Catalog Number: 1985.0441.0304Accession Number: 1985.0441

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: 0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 3.075 cm; 3/32 in x 1 7/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-35b1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1077765

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