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50 Cents / ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar"
Country: United States
Denomination: 1/2 Dollar = 50 Cents
(0.50 USD)
Year: 1807-1836
Material: Silver (.892)
Weight: 13.48 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: united states
Description:
Obverse
The bust of Liberty, facing left. She is 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.
Reverse
An 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
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