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Collections Object
2 1/2 Dollars, United States, 1855
Date made
1855
mint
U.S. Mint, Charlotte
designer
Gobrecht, Christian
ID Number
NU.68.159.0538
accession number
283645
catalog number
68.159.0538
Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 1/2 dollar coin
United States, 1855
Obverse Image: Left facing Liberty with hair tied in a bun and wearing a coronet. 13 stars around.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1855
Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 1/2 D. / C
Location
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