50 Centavos Countermarked

€109,086.00
IssuerCuba
Year1872-1877
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Cents (0.50)
CurrencyCountermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877)
CompositionSilver (.894)
Weight13.48 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Reich
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#R5.2
Obverse description(host coin design): 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.  Key countermark
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringUNITED STATES OF AMERICA E PLURIBUS UNUM 50 C.
(Translation: United States of America Out of Many, One 50 Cents)
Reverse description(host coin design): The bust of Liberty, facing left. She is wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTY ******* 1833 ******
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
MintageND (1872-1877)  - Host date 1807 - 1836 -
Catalog ID4325527630
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