1/2 Dollar Counterstamped

Issuer Puerto Rico
Year 1884
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Dollar
Currency Countermarked coinage (fleur-de-lys, 1884-1894)
Composition Silver (.892)
Weight 13.48 g
Diameter 32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) John Reich
In circulation to 1894
Reference(s) KM#9
Obverse description US Capped Bust type 1/2 dollar with Fleur de Lis counterstamp.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LIBERTY ******* 1812 ******
Reverse description An American 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 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering UNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 50 C.
Edge FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Mint
Mintage ND (1884) - -
Numisquare ID 5845789920
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