1801 50c

Coin / United States of America / 1801 / Philadelphia / Draped Bust Half Dollars / 50c

coinage-type Draped bust half dollar
desg MS
designer Robert Scot
diameter 32.5
edge Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
fineness 0.89
material 89% silver; 11% copper
mintage 30,289
ngc-id 24ED
obverse-description Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
pcgs-link 6064
pcgs-number 6064
reverse-description The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
weight-grams 13.48
weight-ounces 0.4755
year-display 1801-1807