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50 Cents (Pattern) , United States
1838

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Liberty surrounded by stars
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY 1838
Reverse
Description:
Eagle surrounded by text
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOLLAR
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