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In the early 19th century, a British five-shilling piece, or crown, was sometimes called a dollar, probably because its appearance was similar to the Spanish dollar. This expression appeared again in the 1940s, when US troops came to the UK during World War II. At the time a US dollar was worth about 5s., so some of the US soldiers started calling it a dollar. Consequently, they called the half crown "half a dollar". The expression caught on among some locals and could be heard into the 1960s.
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what is the size of a half dollar coin?
is it the biggest
How many ridges does a half dollar have?
There are 150 ridges on the half dollar coin.
How much does a gold half dollar weigh?
The U.S. has never made a gold half dollar coin. Look at the coin again and post new question.
What is pattern dollar coin half dollar quarter?
The pattern of U.S. coins includes the dollar, half dollar, and quarter, all of which are denominations of currency used in everyday transactions. The dollar coin is the highest denomination in this sequence, followed by the half dollar, and then the quarter, which is worth 25 cents. Each coin features distinct designs and sizes, with the dollar typically being larger than the half dollar and quarter. This arrangement reflects a progression in value among these commonly used coins.
What is the value of a 1972 Kennedy half dollar coin?
the 1972 Kennedy half dollar is worth 50 cents in circulated condition, or about a dollar in uncirculated condition
What is a Barber coin?
A Barber coin is a nickname given to the dime, quarter dollar and half dollar designed by Charles E. Barber. Each of these coins were first issued in 1892.
How much heavier is a half-dollar coin than a dollar coin?
A half dollar coin weighs 11.34 grams and a dollar coin weighs 8.1 grams so if you use subtraction then the answer would be 3.33.
How much is a half dollar silver coin worth?
HALF a dollar - $0.50
Is a half dollar coin a dollar?
No, it's a coin that's worth 50 cents.
What is a Half-Dollar?
a half dollar is a us coin that is half a dollar so 50 cents it is bigger than a quarter
what is a half dollar?
a half dollar is a us coin that is half a dollar so 50 cents it is bigger than a quarter
What valuable coin do you have the best chance of finding in your pocket?
Either a "wheat penny", silver dime, silver quarter, silver half dollar, half dollar, dollar, bicentenial quarter half-dollar dollar, error coin
Liberty on front and eagle on back on a 1943 half dollar coin?
Yes. This coin is called a Walking Liberty Half Dollar.
Who is the president on the half dollar coin in 2010?
Kennedy is still on the half dollar coins.
What is 50cents nickname?
Half-dollar, half-a-buck, four bits
Value of a liberty half dollar coin from 1979?
With the date of 1979 the coin is a Kennedy half dollar, it's worth 50 cents.
How much is 1945 half dollar silver coin?
It's a Walking Liberty half dollar with a value of about $12.00. The coin is very common.
