One (1) 50 cent coin
United States, 1844
Obverse Image: Seated Liberty with shield and cap on staff. 13 stars.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1844
Reverse Image: Eagle with shield over chest, clutching arrows and branch in talons.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOL. / O
Christian Gobrecht’s “Seated Liberty” design was the first to feature a full portrait of Liberty on American coinage. Despite minor changes over the years, Gobrecht’s design remained in wide use for nearly half a century. This coin was likely made with silver imported from Mexico, and bears the O mintmark of New Orleans.
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