½ Dollar Pattern, United States

½ Dollar Pattern, United States, 1861 obverse image½ Dollar Pattern, United States, 1861 reverse image
½ Dollar Pattern coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1861
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Pattern
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
½ Dollar Pattern Reference Price

Reference Price

$1550.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Dollar Pattern Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Shield and cap within wreath, value below

Engraver:

A.H.M. Peterson

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Sitting bust of Liberty with the date below

Engraver:

Christian Gobrecht

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Dollar Pattern Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTY 1861

Reverse:

CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL.

½ Dollar Pattern Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

½ Dollar Pattern sizes
  • Weight:12.44 g
  • Diameter:30.6 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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