1805 Large 5, Stems Half Cent MS RB Values

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1805 Large 5, Stems Half Cent MS RB Values

Details

Obverse: Lady Liberty is portrayed, facing right, with a bust draped by the top portion of her blouse. The word LIBERTY appears across the top periphery and the date at the bottom.

Reverse: The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

493

Coin Date:

1805

Denomination:

1/2c / Half Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

814,464

Coinage Type:

Half Cent

Coinage Years:

1800-1808

Composition:

Copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Large 5, Stems

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

5.44 gr

Weight:

0.1749 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

23.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, 1805

Obverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT, 1, 200

Reverse Designer:

Gilbert Stuart

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