Electrotype 1/2 cent, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1847. 1992.45.50

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1992.45.50

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 5.421
    • Diameter (in mm): 24

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1847

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1847
  • Denomination: 1/2 cent
  • Manufacture: Electrotype
  • Material: Electrotype

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: ************* 1847
    • Type: Liberty bust, l., coronet head type

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HALF CENT
    • Type: value in wreath

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1992.45.50
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • mint made electrotype

Rights

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

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