½ Dollar (Hawaiian Sesquicentennial) , United States
1928
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
A portrait of Captain James Cook. Along the bottom edge of the design are representations of the eight largest islands.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
·UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA· IN GOD WE TRUST CAPT. JAMES COOK DISCOVERER OF HAWAII HALF DOLLAR
Engravers:
Chester Beach
Reverse
Description:
A native chief of Hawaii with his hand extended in welcome. Behind him are a coconut tree and grass huts in the distance along the Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E·PLURIBUS UNUM 1778 1928
Engravers:
Juliette May Fraser
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Categories
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Year1928
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