1818 Bust Half Dollar AU
Numismatic
1818 Bust Half Dollar AU
In 1818, the Philadelphia Mint produced this silver half dollar, a fascinating example of early United States coinage. Struck with a silver purity of 0.8924, the coin contains 0.3868 troy ounces of precious metal. This piece belongs to the Capped Bust series, representing an era of hand-crafted artistry in American minting history, with a total mintage of 1,960,322 pieces. The obverse displays a classic left-facing profile of Lady Liberty. She wears a cap inscribed with the word LIBERTY, surrounded by stars, with the date 1818 positioned directly below her portrait. This design was created by John Reich, capturing the aesthetic ideals of the young republic. On the reverse, an eagle holds a symbolic shield on its breast, grasping an olive branch and arrows in its talons. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is displayed on a scroll above the eagle, surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination is indicated at the bottom, reading 50 C.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1818 |
| Grade | Almost Unc |
| 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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