One (1) 50 cent coin
Description (Brief)United States, 1825
Description (Brief)Obverse Image: Left-facing bust of Liberty wearing a cap. 13 stars along coin edge.
Description (Brief)Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1825
Description (Brief)Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scroll above eagle.
Description (Brief)Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 50 C.
Description (Brief)General Information: Lettered edge.
Date Made: 1825
Mint: United States MintDesigner: Reich, John
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United StatesPlace Of Issue: United States
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: 1984.1046.0295Catalog Number: 1984.1046.0295Accession Number: 1984.1046
Object Name: Coin
Physical Description: silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 1.7 mm x 32.3 mm; 1/16 in x 1 9/32 in
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-3e81-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_1076833
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