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1/2 Cent, United States, 1806

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 cent coin
United States, 1806
Obverse Image: Right-facing Liberty, draped bust.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1806
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF CENT / 1/200
General Information: Large 6
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
mint
United States Mint
designer
Scot, Robert
date made
1806
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan
Physical Description
copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements
overall: .175 cm x 2.35 cm; 1/16 in x 15/16 in
Object Name
coin
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