½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) , United States

1856-1866

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Seated Liberty looking right above her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, 13 stars around

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

1860

Reverse

Description:

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL.

Specifications

Weight12.44g
Diameter30.6mm
Thickness2.15mm
CompositionSilver (.900) (.100 copper)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value½ Dollar

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