1803 H10c Large 8

Coin / United States of America / 1803 / Philadelphia / Draped Bust Half Dimes / H10c

coinage-type Draped bust half dime
desg MS
designer Gilbert Stuart
diameter 16.5
edge Reeded
fineness 0.8924
material 89% silver; 11% copper
mintage 37,850
ngc-id 2329
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 4269
pcgs-number 4269
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.
variety Large 8
weight-grams 1.35
year-display 1796-1805