½ Dollar (50th Anniversary of Apollo 11) , United States
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Shoe print on the lunar surface,inscription of spaceflight programs separated by lunar phases above. Inscription below as well.
Latin
🌖 MERCURY 🌗 GEMINI 🌘 APOLLO 🌑 2019 D IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY GC JFM
Reverse
A close-up of the photograph ‘Buzz Aldrin on the Moon’ taken July 20, 1969, showing a reflection in Buzz Aldrin’s helmet includes astronaut Neil Armstrong, the United States flag, and the lunar lander.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOLLAR E PLURIBUS UNUM PH
Out of many, one
Specifications
- Weight11.34g
- Diameter30.6mm
- Thickness3.12mm
- CompositionCopper-nickel clad copper (8.33% nickel, balance copper clad)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound (Domed)
- TechniqueMilled
- Value50 Cents
Categories
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