½ Dollar (Panama-Pacific Exposition) , United States

1915

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

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.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION S 1915

Engravers:

Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Description:

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.

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN GOD WE TRUST · HALF DOLLAR ·

Engravers:

George Thomas Morgan

Specifications

Weight12.5g
Diameter30.6mm
CompositionSilver (.900)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value½ Dollar

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