1/2 dollar, (counterfeit), 1883. 2012.36.8

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2012.36.8

Physical Description

  • Authenticity: Counterfeit
  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 12.575
    • Diameter (in mm): 30.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1883

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1883
  • Denomination: 1/2 dollar

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: . KALAKAUA I KING OF HAWAII . / 1883
    • Type: Bearded bust of Kalakaua I to r.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UA MAU KE EA KA -- AINA I KA PONO./ HAPALUA/ in field 1/2 -- D
    • Type: Crowned arms.

  • Edge

    • Description: reeded

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2012.36.8
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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