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Capped Bust of Liberty type (remodeled portrait and eagle)
Designed and engraved by: Christian Gobrecht (American, about 1785–1844)
After: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
After: John Reich (American (born in Bavaria), 1768–1833)
U.S. Federal Issue
dated 1838, possibly modified 1836
Mint: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Credit Line
Gift of the Boston Numismatic Society
Accession Number98.1379
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse and reverse do not match up for year 1838. No mention of this on card.
ob. Bust of Liberty, 1838
rev. Eagle, E. Pluribus Unum, United ... , 50 C.
around edge: Fifty Cents or Half a Dollar
Starting in 1836 the reverse reads 50 CENTS, not 50 C. and the edge is reeded not lettered.
ob. Bust of Liberty, 1838
rev. Eagle, E. Pluribus Unum, United ... , 50 C.
around edge: Fifty Cents or Half a Dollar
Starting in 1836 the reverse reads 50 CENTS, not 50 C. and the edge is reeded not lettered.