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Capped Bust type (50 cents variety)
After: Christian Gobrecht (American, about 1785–1844)
and: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
and: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
U.S. Federal Issue
dated 1838
Medium/Technique
Base Metal (German Silver)
Dimensions
Overall: 11.4 gm
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Rosamond Lamb
Accession Number64.107
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CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObv.: Bust of Liberty l., date below 1838
Rev.: Heraldic eagle, legend around "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 50 C / E. PLURIBIS UNUM"
NOTE: the real 1838 coin has HALF DOL. on the reverse not 50 C.
Rev.: Heraldic eagle, legend around "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 50 C / E. PLURIBIS UNUM"
NOTE: the real 1838 coin has HALF DOL. on the reverse not 50 C.