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Historical Background
- Issued from 1807 to 1839, this coin represents an important early form of American silver coinage, replacing the earlier Draped Bust half dollar.
- Designed by German-born engraver John Reich, its design blends neoclassical aesthetics with national symbolism.
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Obverse: Statue of Liberty in a Hat
- Core Motif: Statue of Liberty facing left, wearing a soft hat (symbolizing freedom) with the word "LIBERTY" embossed on the brim. She wears a ruffled neckband and her hair falls freely.
- Details: The year of minting (e.g., "1834") is marked below the bust of the Statue of Liberty.
Thirteen six-pointed stars surround the coin, representing the 13 states of the founding of the United States.
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Reverse: Eagle with Spread Wings
A bald eagle with spread wings: its left talon holds an olive branch (symbolizing peace) and its right talon grasps three arrows (symbolizing defense). Its chest shield is decorated with 13 vertical stripes (symbolizing the 13 states). A ribbon above the eagle reads "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Out of many, one) in Latin.
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Design Innovation: The first half dollar to feature a uniform capped goddess and heraldic eagle emblem, establishing the aesthetic foundation for 19th-century American silver coins.
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Core Collectibles:
- 1834 "Large Date, Small Letters" (transitional characteristics).
- 1823 "Tall 3" (distorted date, rare and high-quality).
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Function: Primarily used for domestic circulation and bank reserves, it was the core denomination of the American silver coin system in the early 19th century.
Information
- Year: 1823-1834
- Coin: Capped Bust
- Weight: 13.50 g
- Diameter: 32.5 mm
- Mintmarks: Philadelphia
- Select a Grade: VF
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