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½ Dollar Pattern
1889 year| Bronze | 10.5 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#75914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Shielded arms within wreath, date and denomination within legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF DOLLAR
* 1889 *
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar coin from Liberia was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was also the designer of the famous Morgan Dollar. The coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse side and an eagle on the reverse side. It was minted in 1889 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. The use of bronze in the coin's composition was also unusual for the time period, as most coins were made of silver or gold. This coin is now highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
