½ Dollar "1869" (Pattern) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Bust of Liberty wearing a diadem behind which is inscribed "LIBERTY." Motto on ribbon below at rim with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at rim above.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY N GOD WE TRUST
Reverse
Large "50" above "CENTS" center within a wreath of oak and laurel. "STANDARD SILVER" and date at rim.
Latin
* STANDARD SILVER * 50 CENTS 1869
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