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50 Cents Sierra Leone Company
1791 yearSilver (.902) | 13.104 g | 31 mm |
Issuer | Sierra Leone |
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Period | Sierra Leone Company (1791-1807) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1791 |
Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
Currency | Dollar (1791-1830) |
Composition | Silver (.902) |
Weight | 13.104 g |
Diameter | 31 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | 1830 |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#43143 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value written around clasped hands, value above and below, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HALF DOLLAR PIECE
50
50
1791
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sierra Leone Company 50 Cents coin from 1791 is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a local chief, while the reverse side features a image of a lion, which is a symbol of strength and courage in Sierra Leonean culture. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1791 | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Sierra Leone Company) 1791 coin.