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Half Dollar (Pattern) , United States
1965

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Bust of Martha Washington left, date below
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
VIRGINIA MARTHA WASHINGTON 1759
Reverse
Description:
View of Mount Vernon
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
HOME OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY MOUNT VERNON
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