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1818/7 United States 50 Cents/½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar" KM#37 LARGE 8 Best seller 13grA01-29-20
FeaturesIssuer United StatesPeriod Federal republic (1776-date)Type Standard circulation coinsYears 1807-1836Value ½ Dollar = 50 Cents½ USD = COP 1901Currency Dollar (1785-date)Composition Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)Weight 13.48 gDiameter 32.5 mmThickness 1.7 mmShape RoundTechnique MilledOrientation Coin alignment ↑↓
ObverseThe bust of Liberty, facing left wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1808
Engraver: John Reich
ReverseAn American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is the country name. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
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