Copper 1/2 dollar, United States, 1837. 1989.99.267

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1989.99.267

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Obverse: ************* (date) - Draped, capped bust l.
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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HALF DOL. - eagle, wings spread, head l., shield on breast, holding arrows and branch, motto on scroll above.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.93
    • Diameter (in mm): 32

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1837

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1837
  • Denomination: 1/2 dollar
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Edge

    • Description: reeded (handcut)

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1989.99.267
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Not in orig. Davignon; new discovery 2001

Rights

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