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1836 USA Half Dollar Extra Fine (EF40) $
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1836 USA Half Dollar Extra Fine (EF40)
The United States half dollar has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the earliest years of the nation. Authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, the denomination was among the first silver coins produced by the newly established United States Mint. The first half dollars were struck in 1794 and featured the Flowing Hair design by Chief Engraver Robert Scot, with Liberty appearing on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse. In 1796, the design was changed to the Draped Bust type, featuring a more mature portrait of Liberty and an eagle surrounded by a wreath. These early half dollars were substantial silver coins and were well suited to larger commercial transactions in the young American economy.
In 1807, the half dollar received the Capped Bust design, created by renowned engraver John Reich. Liberty is depicted wearing a close-fitting cap, with the word LIBERTY displayed across a band, while the reverse features a heraldic eagle holding a shield, arrows and an olive branch. The Capped Bust half dollar was produced through 1839, although the design underwent several modifications during its production. Because they were struck in significant quantities and circulated widely, surviving examples can show considerable wear, while early dates and scarce varieties can be particularly desirable to collectors.
Obverse: Draped bust of Liberty facing left, curling hair flowing down from beneath a Phrygian cap inscribed with LIBERTY, with thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states around, and the date below.
Reverse: An American eagle with wings spread, holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with a scroll bearing the motto above, the denomination below, and the country name around.
Specifications:
Engraver: John Reich
Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 Copper
Weight: 13.48 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Edge: Lettered with vertical lines between the words
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States
Mintage: 6,545,000
The United States half dollar has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the earliest years of the nation. Authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792, the denomination was among the first silver coins produced by the newly established United States Mint. The first half dollars were struck in 1794 and featured the Flowing Hair design by Chief Engraver Robert Scot, with Liberty appearing on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse. In 1796, the design was changed to the Draped Bust type, featuring a more mature portrait of Liberty and an eagle surrounded by a wreath. These early half dollars were substantial silver coins and were well suited to larger commercial transactions in the young American economy.
In 1807, the half dollar received the Capped Bust design, created by renowned engraver John Reich. Liberty is depicted wearing a close-fitting cap, with the word LIBERTY displayed across a band, while the reverse features a heraldic eagle holding a shield, arrows and an olive branch. The Capped Bust half dollar was produced through 1839, although the design underwent several modifications during its production. Because they were struck in significant quantities and circulated widely, surviving examples can show considerable wear, while early dates and scarce varieties can be particularly desirable to collectors.
Obverse: Draped bust of Liberty facing left, curling hair flowing down from beneath a Phrygian cap inscribed with LIBERTY, with thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states around, and the date below.
Reverse: An American eagle with wings spread, holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons, with a scroll bearing the motto above, the denomination below, and the country name around.
Specifications:
Engraver: John Reich
Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 Copper
Weight: 13.48 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Edge: Lettered with vertical lines between the words
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States
Mintage: 6,545,000
