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½ Dollar "1814 Half Dollar" Pattern
1814 year| Platinum | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Platinum |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle center with motto on ribbon above, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "50 C" at rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
50 C
Edge
Lettered
Lettering: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1814 Half Dollar, made of Platinum, is a unique and rare coin that was never circulated or widely produced. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was a trial or sample coin that was struck to test the design, metallic composition, or other features of a proposed coin. This particular coin is considered a "one-year wonder" because it was only produced in 1814 and never again. Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
