Obverse: Features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in one hand and a staff topped with a liberty cap in the other, symbolizing freedom and vigilance. The year 1847 is inscribed at the bottom, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies.
Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing the nation's readiness and desire for peace. The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOL."