½ Dollar (Panama-Pacific Exposition) , United States
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Coin Details
Obverse
A full length figure of the allegorical Columbia with rays of the sun and the Golden Gate in the background. Her arms are outstretched to scatter fruits and flowers. A cherub appears to her right holding a cornucopia.
Latin
PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION S 1915
Reverse
An American Eagle with wings outstretched, perched on a shield. An oak branch and olive branch appears to each side to represent strength and peace.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST · HALF DOLLAR ·
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