Collection Highlights
Diana of the Chase
ca. 1922
1939.252
Bronze and marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Half dime
Object name
Half dime
Date
1795
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
diameter: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description
Obverse: Liberty facing right; Reverse: a small eagle with wings displayed.
Object Number
INV.13891a
Marks
Struck: Obverse: "LIBERTY 1795"
Struck: Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.