½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar" (HALF DOL. below eagle) , United States
1838-1839
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Liberty cap head left, 13 stars around
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
1838
Reverse
Description:
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL.
Specifications
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1838 ~ 1839
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Obverse: A portrait of Liberty facing left, with flowing hair. Liberty wears a headdress somewhat reminiscent of what appears on the obverse of the Indian Head gold $10 eagle from 1907 to 1933. This headdress, however, features 13 rays of light, symbolizing the free and creative spirit of America’s people., Reverse: Bald eagle, facing right, preparing to land. Inscription below.
