1819/8 50 C. O.103, large 9/8, VG-8

AR 50 Cents, O.103 (R-5), large 9/8 

32.5 mm, 13.08 g.

U.S. Mint, Philadelphia, PA, “capped bust” design by John Reich

Obv: LIBERTY, capped and draped bust of Liberty facing left, border of 13 stars surrounding, date below

Rev: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 50 C. Bald eagle, with wings displayed, supporting U.S. escutcheon, holding a bundle of arrows and an olive branch. A scroll above the eagle displays the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM

VG-8, nice old patina