½ Dollar "1869" (Pattern) , United States

1869

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Liberty wearing a diadem behind which is inscribed "LIBERTY." Motto on ribbon below at rim with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" at rim above.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY N GOD WE TRUST

Reverse

Description:

Large "50" above "CENTS" center within a wreath of oak and laurel. "STANDARD SILVER" and date at rim.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

* STANDARD SILVER * 50 CENTS 1869

Specifications

CompositionSilver
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value50 Cents

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