1825 Bust Half Dollar VF
Numismatic
1825 Bust Half Dollar VF
Minted in the year 1825, this silver half dollar represents an early era of American coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin is composed of 89.24 percent silver, containing approximately 0.3868 troy ounces of precious metal. This specific piece has been preserved in Very Fine condition, allowing observers to appreciate the design elements that have survived nearly two centuries of history. The obverse side displays a classic profile of Lady Liberty facing right, her hair adorned with a band inscribed with the word LIBERTY, positioned above the 1825 date. On the reverse, a detailed heraldic eagle holds a shield upon its chest, grasping an olive branch of peace in one claw and a bundle of arrows in the other. The inscriptions on the reverse include the national motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, the issuing authority UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and the denomination indicated as 50 C.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1825 |
| Grade | Very 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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