1831 Bust Half Dollar Fine
Numismatic
1831 Bust Half Dollar Fine
This silver half dollar from 1831 offers a window into early United States coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coin is composed of 89.24 percent silver, containing approximately 0.3868 troy ounces of precious metal. It represents the Bust Half Dollar series, a classic era of American currency design. The obverse of the coin displays a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty, her hair flowing beneath a cap inscribed with the word LIBERTY. Thirteen stars encircle the portrait, with the date 1831 positioned clearly at the bottom. On the reverse, a detailed heraldic eagle is depicted with a shield draped across its chest. The eagle clutches an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in its talons, symbolizing peace and readiness. Above the eagle, a scroll bears the national motto, E PLURIBUS UNUM, surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination indicated as 50 C.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1831 |
| 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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