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½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar"
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 13.36 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1853 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 13.36 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 206¼ grains.1839
1840
1842
1842O
1844O
1845O
1846
1846O
1847
1853O
Interesting fact
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was minted from 1839 to 1853. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was the first half dollar to feature a portrait of Lady Liberty, which was a departure from the previous Draped Bust design. Additionally, the coin's obverse features an image of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and a staff, which symbolizes her protection and guidance over the nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 1972400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 1435008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 O | 855100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 O | 401000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 2012764 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 O | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 3844000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 O | 2268000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 1766000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 O | 2005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 589000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 O | 2094000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 2210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 O | 2304000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 1156000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 O | 2584000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 O | 3180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 1252000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 O | 2310000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 O | 2456000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 200750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 O | 402000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 77130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 O | 144000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" 1839-1853 coin.
