The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
1879 Half Dollar
Obverse Description
Morgan’s Liberty Head. Liberty facing left, same style as used on the regular silver dollar. Coronet with LIBERTY incused, with heads of wheat, cotton and bolls above. E PLURIBUS UNUM at top border, seven stars left, six stars right, date 1879 below.
Reverse Description
Large perched eagle holding an olive branch (with seven leaves) and three arrows. IN GOD WE TRUST in arc around lower part of eagle. Around border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOLLAR.
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.




