50 Cents "Capped Bust Half Dollar" Reeded edge

Features

Issuer	United States
Period	Federal republic (1776-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1836-1837
Value	50 Cents = ½ Dollar (0.5 USD)
Currency	Dollar (1785-date)
Composition	Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper)
Weight	13.48 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Number	N# 55101 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 58, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Judd# 57, J. Hewitt Judd, Q. David Bowers, Saul Teichman; 2008. United States Pattern Coins, Experimental and Trial Pieces : Complete Source for History, Rarity, and Values (10th Edition). Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Pollock# 60, Andrew W. Pollock; 1994. United States Patterns and Related Issues. Bowers and Merena Galleries, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, United States. KM# 58a Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Liberty cap head left, 13 stars around

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1837

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Christian Gobrecht was the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 until his death in 1844. He was responsible for designing the famous "Seated Liberty" designs, which were in turn the direct inspiration for the design of the Trade Dollar.

Reverse

Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
50 CENTS

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Christian Gobrecht was the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 until his death in 1844. He was responsible for designing the famous "Seated Liberty" designs, which were in turn the direct inspiration for the design of the Trade Dollar.

Edge

Reeded

© Harryg (CC BY)

Mint

Comments

The Coinage Act of 18 January 1837 decreased the standard weight of half dollars from 208 grains (13.48 grams, KM# 58) to 206¼ grains (13.36 grams, KM# 58a).  The fineness was increased from .8924 silver (KM# 58) to .900 silver (KM# 58a). The silver content was unchanged. These were the last coins struck to the old standard.

See also

• 50 Cents / ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar"
• ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar" (HALF DOL. below eagle)

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