USA ½ dollar Seated Liberty Half Dollar 1840
USA, Philadelphia
Rareté
Commun
Attributs des pièces
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 68 |
| Mintage | 1,435,008 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 13.36 g |
Avers:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Revers:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
HALF DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction des pièces de monnaie
The first full year of Seated Liberty Half Dollar production resulted in a fairly common issue from the Philadelphia Mint that is nevertheless scarce in Mint State. As with many coins of this type, weakness of strike is often evident at Liberty's head and breast and on the opposite location of the eagle's right (viewer's left) leg. Wiley and Bugert have identified 11 die marriages comprised of seven obverse dies and ten reverses. Among the former are a few having repunched dates.En savoir plus
