{"product_id":"1792-half-disme-medal-token-early-u-s-liberty-and-eagle-design-u-s-reproduction","title":"1792 Half Disme Medal Token – Early U.S. Liberty \u0026 Eagle Design U.S. – Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003ecarefully made reproduction of the historic \u003cstrong\u003e1792 Half Disme (Half Dime)\u003c\/strong\u003e— widely considered one of the very first coins struck under authority of the United States Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse bears the inscription: \u003cstrong\u003e“Lib. Par. of Science \u0026amp; Industry”\u003c\/strong\u003e, short for \u003cem\u003e“Liberty, Parent of Science and Industry.”\u003c\/em\u003e This motto symbolized Enlightenment ideals, expressing that \u003cstrong\u003efreedom is the foundation upon which science and industry flourish\u003c\/strong\u003e. It reflected the young nation’s belief that liberty would fuel progress, knowledge, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🔹\u003cstrong\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bust of Liberty with flowing hair, inscription \u003cem\u003e“Lib. Par. of Science \u0026amp; Industry”\u003c\/em\u003e, date 1792.\u003cbr\u003e🔹\u003cstrong\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e: Eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by \u003cem\u003e“UNI STATES OF AMERICA”\u003c\/em\u003e and the denomination \u003cem\u003e“Half Disme”\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e🔹\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: President George Washington referred to the 1792 Half Disme as “a small beginning,” and numismatic folklore even suggests it was struck from silverware donated by the Washington household. While the original coins are among the rarest in U.S. history, this faithful reproduction allows collectors to own a piece of early American symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📐 Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Silver-plated copper alloy (reproduction issue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. 2.1 g (0.07 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16.5 mm (0.65 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Antique patina for authentic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎖️ Collector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is perfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. history and numismatic enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational displays about America’s early coinage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift or teaching aid highlighting the \u003cstrong\u003emotto “Liberty, Parent of Science and Industry”\u003c\/strong\u003e and its Enlightenment roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA meaningful addition to any collection of early American or historical reproduction coins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532325826754,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A7090.jpg?v=1785747946","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/1792-half-disme-medal-token-early-u-s-liberty-and-eagle-design-u-s-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}