50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" (Reeded edge) , United States

1836-1837

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Liberty cap head left, 13 stars around

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

1837

Reverse

Description:

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50 CENTS

Specifications

Weight13.48g
Diameter30mm
CompositionSilver (.8924) (.1076 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value50 Cents

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