50 Cents, United States, 1844

Description (Brief):

One (1) 50 cent coin

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United States, 1844

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

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Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1844

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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. / 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.

Date Made: 1844

Mint: U.S. Mint, New OrleansDesigner: 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: 1985.0441.0364Catalog Number: 1985.0441.0364Accession Number: 1985.0441

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 1.9 mm x 30.6 mm; 1/16 in x 1 7/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-2fb6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1078066

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