Whitman Expo
1836 Lettered Edge Half Dollar PR 50/00 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $31.66
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse: An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6–10 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1836-1839
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
50/00
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
13.48 gr
Weight:
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
32.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1836
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
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