1808 Bust Half Dollar Fine
Numismatic
1808 Bust Half Dollar Fine
The year 1808 marked an early chapter in United States coinage, represented beautifully by this silver half dollar. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this fifty-cent piece contains 0.3868 troy ounces of silver with a purity level of 0.8924. Surviving in Fine condition, it offers a tangible look at the craftsmanship of the young nation's early monetary system. The obverse of the coin displays a profile of Lady Liberty, her hair draped and adorned, surrounded by the word LIBERTY and the 1808 date. On the reverse, a detailed eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows in its talons, its chest protected by a shield. Above the eagle, the legendary motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is featured, while the surrounding inscription reads UNITED STATES OF AMERICA along with the denomination marked as 50 C.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1808 |
| Grade | Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3868 troy oz |
| Purity | .8924 |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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