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½ Dollar "Draped Bust Half Dollar" small eagle
| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 13.48 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1797 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#30322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Small eagle with spread wings within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Engraver: Robert Scot
Edge
Lettered with decorations between words
Lettering: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 208 grains and the silver content was 185⅝ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.1796
Interesting fact
The Draped Bust Half Dollar was designed by Gilbert Stuart, a famous American artist and portraitist, who also designed the portrait of George Washington on the United States one-dollar bill.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 3918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar "Draped Bust Half Dollar" (small eagle) 1796-1797 coin.
