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½ Dollar Pattern
1889 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#114869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Palm tree separating the denomination, in the right background a steam ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 Cs
1889
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar (Pattern) 1889 from Liberia made of Bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the renowned American sculptor and engraver, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Saint-Gaudens was known for his work on various coins and monuments, including the famous statue of Lady Liberty in New York Harbor. His design for the Liberian Pattern ½ Dollar features a portrait of Liberia's president, Joseph Jenkins Roberts, on the obverse, and a depiction of a Liberian woman on the reverse. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
