Harriet Tubman 2024 Proof Half Dollar

Harriet Tubman is celebrated for her courageous role as a conductor of the Underground Railroad. After securing her own freedom from slavery, she returned to the South multiple times, leading others to safety and guiding countless individuals who sought their own escape. Her dedication extended far beyond this mission. In 1862, Tubman joined the Union Army as a nurse and took on several roles, including army scout and spy. She made history as the first woman to lead an armed expedition during the Civil War—the Combahee River Raid—liberating over 700 enslaved individuals in South Carolina.

After the Civil War, Tubman continued her fight for justice and equality. She became an active suffragist, advocating for women’s right to vote, and dedicated herself to caring for newly freed people of all ages. Throughout her life, Harriet Tubman exemplified an unwavering commitment to freedom in all aspects of American life.

The obverse design features Harriet Tubman, highlighting her role as the first woman to lead an armed expedition during the Civil War. Behind her, two Civil War-era boats symbolize the Combahee River Raid. The inscriptions include “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “2024,” and “HARRIET TUBMAN.”

The reverse design depicts Tubman holding a spyglass in front of a row of Civil War-era tents, representing her crucial work as a scout and spy for the Union Army. Inscriptions celebrating her contributions include “CIVIL WAR,” “NURSE,” “SCOUT,” “SPY,” and “COMBAHEE RIVER RAID LEADER.” Additional inscriptions feature “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “HALF DOLLAR.