| Issuer | Confederate States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1/2 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.44 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Christian Gobrecht Reverse: A.H.M. Peterson |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#Pn2 |
| Obverse description | Sitting bust of Liberty with the date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LIBERTY 1861 |
| Reverse description | Shield and cap within wreath, value below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL. |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1861 - Numerous restrikes exist. - 4 |
| Numisquare ID | 4415086360 |
| Comments |