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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
½ Dollar Pattern
1889 year| Aluminium |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1847-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar pattern strikes (1847-1890) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#88396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arms of Liberia within palm wreath. Denomination and date within legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF DOLLAR
1889
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar (Pattern) 1889 from Liberia made of Aluminium is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the numismatic world. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the renowned American sculptor and engraver, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who is known for his work on various coins and monuments in the United States. The coin's design features a portrait of Liberian President Hilary R.W. Johnson on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, with the inscription "Liberia" and the date "1889" below. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was a novel choice at the time, as it was not commonly used in coinage until the late 19th century. This coin is a fascinating piece of numismatic history and a testament to the artistic and technological advancements of its time.
