½ Dollar (Congress) , United States

1989

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

A close up of the bust of Thomas Crawford’s Statue of Freedom, which is found at the peak of the Capital Dome.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONGRESS 1789 1989 IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY

Engravers:

Patricia Lewis Verani

Reverse

Description:

A full view of the Capitol Building accentuated with seven stars above and three stars to each side below.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM HALF DOLLAR

Engravers:

William WoodwardEdgar Zell Steever

Specifications

Weight11.34g
Diameter30.61mm
Thickness2mm
CompositionCopper-nickel clad copper
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value½ Dollar

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