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25 Cents, United States, 1818

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 25 cent coin
United States, 1818
Obverse Image: Left-facing bust of Liberty wearing a cap. 13 stars along coin edge.
Obverse Text: LIBERTY / 1818
Reverse Image: Eagle with wings outstretched clutching arrows and branch in talons, shield over chest. Scroll above eagle.
Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / 25 C.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
mint
United States Mint
designer
Reich, John
Date made
1818
Credit Line
Chase Manhattan
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1.3 mm x 27.1 mm; 1/16 in x 1 1/16 in
Object Name
Coin
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