1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar Early American Coin Obv. features the bust of Liberty, facing left. She is wearing a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. Her headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait. Stars are Large and well formed. Stars Large and Flat Close to Milling Rev. design of the Capped Bust Half Dollar would be featured in various forms on much of the silver coinage of the 19th century. featuring an American Bald Eagle, with wings spread and a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its claws. A scroll above the eagle includes the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and nearly fully around is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The denomination, which is expressed as 50 C., is below the eagle. Arrowheads Close to A. AME Nearly Touch , I is Centered Below Left Side of T Mint: Philadelphia