United States ½ Dollar, 1995

50 Cents from United States. Issued in 1995. Struck in Copper-nickel clad copper. Measures 30.61 mm and weighs 11.34 g.

Obverse

Features a tribute to the Civil War drummer boys. To the left of the drummer boy are the designer's initials “DT” as well as the engraver's initials “TJF” (T. James Ferrell). To the right of the drummer boy is the mint mark “S” for San Francisco.

Reverse

Features a battlefield scene with the inscription “ENRICHING OUR FUTURE BY PRESERVING OUR PAST.” In the lower right (just below the cannon) are the designer's initials “TJF”.

Edge

REEDED