1821 Bust Half Dollar XF
Numismatic
1821 Bust Half Dollar XF
In 1821, the Philadelphia Mint produced a half dollar that stands as a classic representative of early American silver coinage. This piece, struck in 0.8924 fine silver, contains 0.3868 troy ounces of precious metal. It represents a fascinating era of United States coinage, featuring the artistic vision of designer John Reich during a period when each coin was individually crafted with great care. The obverse displays a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a capped drape, with the word LIBERTY inscribed above her image and the date 1821 positioned below. On the reverse, an eagle is depicted clutching an olive branch and arrows in its talons, its chest protected by a shield. The denomination is indicated at the bottom as 50 C, representing its fifty-cent face value. With a total mintage of 1,305,797 pieces, this specific coin has survived the centuries in Extra Fine condition, preserving the fine details of its historic engraving.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1821 |
| Grade | Extra 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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