| Type | Standard circulation coin |
|---|---|
| Years | 1807-1836 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
The bust of Liberty, facing left wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1818
Engraver: John Reich
An American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is the country name. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
50 C.
Translation:
United States of America
Out of Many, One
50 Cents
Engraver: John Reich
1807-1813 Lettered
1814-1831 Lettered with star between DOLLAR and FIFTY
1832-1836 Lettered with vertical lines between words
Lettering: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR