1828 U.S. half-cent coin

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

1828 U.S. half-cent coin

Entry/Object ID

2299

Description

U.S. half-cent coin, 1828. On the front is Lady Liberty facing leftward with thirteen stars to the right and left of her. "1828" inscribed along the bottom of the coin. On the reverse side is "Half Cent" inscribed in the center. Surrounding this is a circular wreath that is bound together by a bow. Around the outside of the wreath is inscribed "United States of America." Outer edges of both sides are marked by raised notches.

Acquisition

Accession

706

Source or Donor

Ronald Weaver

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1828