© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" with motto
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 12.44 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1873 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 12.44 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#15174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner with motto above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
HALF DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 192 grains.1866S
1873
Interesting fact
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht and was minted from 1839 to 1891. It was the first coin to feature Lady Liberty in a seated position, and it was also the first coin to display the motto "In God We Trust" on its reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 S | 994000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 S | 1196000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 S | 1160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 S | 656000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 CC | 54617 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 S | 1004000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 CC | 153950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 S | 2178000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 CC | 257000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 CC | 122500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" (with motto) 1866-1873 coin.
