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PCGS Number: 86367 Coin Date: 1885 Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 5,200 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Liberty Seated half dollar Coinage Years: 1866-1891 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 30.6 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 12.5 Weight (Ounces): 0.36169 Designer: Christian Gobrecht Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock. Reverse Description: The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. around the periphery. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST General Notes: Proof-like surfaces. PCGS #: 86367 NGC ID: 24KY
