12 Dollar, United States, 1880

1/2 Dollar, United States, 1880

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 dollar coin
United States, 1880
Obverse Image: Left-facing Native American wearing feathered headdress. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: 1880
Reverse Image: Wreath tied at bottom.
Reverse Text: 1/2 DOLLAR
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
Date made
1880
place made
United States: California
place of issue
United States: California
Physical Description
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
octagonal (overall shape)
Measurements
overall: 1.2 cm x 1.2 cm; 15/32 in x 15/32 in
ID Number
NU.68.159.0027
accession number
283645
catalog number
68.159.0027
Credit Line
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
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Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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