1/2 Dollar `1869` Pattern

€77,178.00
IssuerUnited States
Year1869
TypePattern
Value50 Cents (0.50 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)William Barber
In circulation to
Reference(s) Judd#742, Judd#742a, Judd#743, Judd#744, Judd#745
Obverse descriptionLiberty bust right, wearing a liberty cap, and a ribbon inscribed `LIBERTY` going from hair across neck. `UNITED STATES OF AMERICA` at rim above, and the motto on a ribbon, is at the rim below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringUNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse descriptionLarge `50` above CENTS` in center within a wreath of oak and laurel (initial `B` in wreath). `STANDARD SILVER,` two stars, and date at rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* STANDARD SILVER * 50 CENTS B 1869
EdgePlain or reeded
Mint
Mintage1869  - 742) Silver Reeded Edge -
1869  - 742a) Silver Reeded Edge Mod Obv -
1869  - 743) Silver Plain edge -
1869  - 744) Copper Reeded Edge -
1869  - 745) Copper Plain Edge -
1869  - 746) Aluminum Reeded Edge -
1869  - 747) Aluminum Plain Edge -
1869  - 747a) Silver Reeded Edge Without `B` -
Catalog ID6013454630
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