1810 GW-112-C1 Washington-Lafayette on 1810 50C Half Dollar

Coin Details

Description

A dual-portrait Washington-Lafayette medal or counterstamp (GW-112-C1) on an 1810 half dollar host coin. This piece features images of both Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, honoring the friendship between the two Revolutionary War figures. The use of a circulating half dollar as a host coin was common for countermarks and host-coin medals in the early 19th century.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Washington-Lafayette host coin pieces are scarce.

Cross References

Baker 196; Musante GW-112