Title:
Liberty Seated Half Dollar
Description:
Obverse (front) of a United States Liberty Seated half dollar showing the seated Liberty figure facing left, holding a pole topped with a Phrygian (liberty) cap, with a Union shield at her side. Stars surround the design near the rim. Date at bottom reads ”1858”. Coin appears silver-gray with circulated wear and softened details; denticled rim visible. Type matches the Liberty Seated Half Dollar (No Motto above eagle reverse for this era; reverse not shown). Standard composition for the 1858 Philadelphia issue is 90% silver and 10% copper with a reeded edge.
Country:
United States
Year:
1858
Mintage:
4,226,000 (Philadelphia, no mint mark)
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
50¢
Weight:
12.44
Diameter:
30.6
Edge:
Reeded
Designers:
Christian Gobrecht
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:04
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-06
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:04
