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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
½ Dollar Pattern
1889 year| Silver plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#115891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle facing left with shield on breast standing over laurel branches and arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* IN GOD WE TRUST *
HALF DOL. 1889
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ½ Dollar (Pattern) 1889 from Liberia made of Silver plated copper is that it was designed by the American architect and sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Saint-Gaudens is known for his work on various coins, including the famous Double Eagle, and his design for the Liberian Pattern ½ Dollar features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a small number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
