50 Dollars "Half Union" (Pattern; copper) 1877 front 50 Dollars "Half Union" (Pattern; copper) 1877 back
50 Dollars "Half Union" (Pattern; copper) 1877 photo
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50 Dollars "Half Union" Pattern; copper

1877 year
Copper - 50.8 mm
Description
Issuer
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1877
Value
50 Dollars (50&nbspUSD)
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
50.8 mm
Thickness
3.175 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#252297
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with open wings, with shield in front of breast, holding arrows and olive branch in talons. Scroll partially held in beak with motto. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "FIFTY DOLLARS" at rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE
TRUST
FIFTY DOLLARS

Engraver: William Barber

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 Dollars "Half Union" (Pattern; copper) 1877 from United States made of Copper is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated or widely produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.