Silver 50 cent, United States, 1834. 2011.80.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2011.80.2

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Obverse: (7 stars) - (6 stars)/ 1834 - Capped bust of Liberty to l.
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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/ 50 C. - Eagle facing, head to l., spread wings and shield on breast, seated on three arrows and laurel branch. Scroll above reading: E PLURIBUS UNUM

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 13.485
    • Diameter (in mm): 32
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1834

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1834
  • Denomination: 50 cent
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Edge

    • Description: (star) FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2011.80.2
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Proof-like. Small date, horn top 5, head of 1835.

Rights

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