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Civil War Merchant Token - Broas Brothers (New York, New York) , United States

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Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Wreath
Latin
BROAS BROs ARMY AND NAVY ★ NEW - YORK ★
Reverse
Bust facing left
Latin
1863
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50 Cents / ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar"
Obverse: The bust of Liberty, facing left wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait., Reverse: An American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is the country name. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.





