United States, Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar - 1834 - United States of America

Includes glass top leatherette display box.

• Origin: United States of America
• Date: 1834
• Denomination: Half dollar (.900 silver, .100 copper)
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Size: 32mm
• Obverse: The bust of Liberty, facing left wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
• Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 50 C. - Bald eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is the country name. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
• Notes: "FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR" stamped on the rim.

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