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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. around the periphery. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
396507
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1876
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Micro S
Variety 2:
WB-9
Coin Date:
1876-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,528,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
800943
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