© National Museum of American History
© National Museum of American History
50 Dollars "Half Union" Pattern; gold
1877 year| Gold | - | 50.8 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | 50 Dollars (50 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 50.8 mm |
| Thickness | 3.175 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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; gold) 1877 from United States made of Gold is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance. It was designed by William Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, and features a unique combination of Liberty's head and an eagle on the obverse and reverse sides, respectively. The coin was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of pattern coins were struck, making it an extremely valuable piece for collectors.
