1839–1891 50 Cent Silver Seated Liberty G–VG

America’s Pocket Change in the 19th Century

This beautiful coin pays tribute to one of our nation’s most famous coin designers, Christian Gobrecht, who was the United States Mint’s Third Chief Engraver 1840-1844. It was during his time as the Mint’s “Second” engraver from 1835-1840, however, that he created the Seated Liberty design that appears on this silver half dollar a design that would go on to grace every U.S. coin denomination from the half dime to the silver dollar.

Gobrecht’s Famous Seated Liberty Design

In this offer you’ll get Gobrecht’s famous Seated Liberty Half Dollar that was struck for more than a half century from 1839 to 1891 in highly pure 90% fine silver. It was called a “Seated Liberty” due to the design of Lady Liberty seated on a rock and holding a Liberty Cap. The coin’s reverse depicts an eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows. This design proved to be so durable and popular that it continued to be struck long after Gobrecht had passed away, firmly establishing Gobrecht’s legacy as one of the most renowned engravers in American history. Among his fans were Augustus Saint-Gaudens, which was certainly a big feather in Gobrecht’s posthumous hat!

A Fabulous Piece of American History

Now this coin can be yours with each coin available in this offer coming in nice Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition. Just imagine whose pockets they jingled in and what they were used to purchase goods and services all those decades ago. They circulated widely across the United States as the nation fulfilled its manifest destiny during the latter half of the 19th Century. Grab this piece of history now! Click the 1839–1891 Seated Liberty Silver Half-Dollar to your cart today! Dates vary.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• CLASSIC AMERICAN COIN – Featuring a portrait of Miss Liberty seated on a rock holding a small Phrygian cap, the design was so popular that it was used on every U.S. coin denomination from the half dime to the silver dollar.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each Seated Liberty Half Dollar was struck in 90% fine silver.
• UNITED STATE LEGAL TENDER – These Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollars were 50 cents legal tender in the United States.
• APPEALING COLLECTOR GRADE – Your Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar comes in Very Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition with lots of nice detail.

The Seated Liberty Bust Half Dollar from the mid-1800s was one of America’s most popular silver coins for more than 50 years. Add a piece of history to your collection and secure yours now.