United States - 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 50 Cents - Silver 892, 13.5 g (Approx. 12.04 g Pure Silver, Approx. ...

United States - 1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar, 50 Cents - Silver 892, 13.5 g (Approx. 12.04 g Pure Silver, Approx. 0.39 Troy oz), 32.5 mm An early United States silver Half Dollar of the Capped Bust type, struck in 1836 at the Philadelphia Mint. This example belongs to the lettered-edge type issued from 1807 through 1836. Obverse: At the center appears a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a cap and a headband inscribed: "LIBERTY" Thirteen stars surround the portrait, representing the original thirteen states of the United States, with the date below: "1836" Reverse: At the center appears a bald eagle with outstretched wings and a shield upon its breast. The eagle holds an olive branch and three arrows in its talons. Above appears a ribbon bearing the motto: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" Around the rim appears the inscription: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" The denomination appears below: "50 C."