White metal 1/4 dollar, New Orleans (La.), 1857. 1944.103.63

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.103.63

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.497

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date Range: 1838 - 1891

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1857
  • Denomination: 1/4 dollar
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: White metal

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: (date)
    • Type: Liberty seated facing right, head left, pole with cap in left hand, sheild on ground, supported by right hand. 7 stars left, 5 right, 1 between head and cap, at border.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICAQUAR. DOL.
    • Type: Eagle facing, shield on breast, head left.

  • Edge

    • Description: reeded

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.103.63
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Liberty Seated Quarters

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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