1839–1891-PS Seated Liberty Half Dollar 2-pc Set G–VG

Coast To Coast Seated Liberty Half Dollars

This set features a Seated Liberty Half-Dollar struck on the east coast at the Philadelphia Mint and another Seated Liberty Half-Dollar struck on the west coast at the San Francisco Mint, from the years 1839-1891.

The Workhorse Of The 19th Century

The Seated Liberty Half-Dollar was first struck in 1839 and circulated throughout much of the 19th-century until it as replaced by the Barber Half Dollar in 1891, a majestic run of 52 years! Struck in highly pure 90% fine silver, the Seated Liberty features a design that coin experts have hailed as one of the great classic designs of the time—so much so that it appeared on five other coins between 1837 and 1891!

Gobrecht’s Famous Seated Liberty Design

America’s famous Seated Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver at the United States Mint. 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!

Guaranteed To Be At Least 125 Years Old

Guaranteed to be at least 125 years old, each Seated Liberty Half Dollar available here will arrive in Good to Very Good (G-VG) condition. (Year date and grade will vary.) Coins of this grade mean that they were actually used in commerce from coast to coast during the post-Civil, War era. They’re evenly worn coins with visible detail that can still be savored today more than 125 years after the last Seated Liberty Half Dollar came off the presses on either the Philadelphia pr San Francisco Mints. Don’t wait. Secure yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ENDURING POPULAR DESIGN – The Seated Liberty Half Dollar was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver at the United States Mint. Perhaps the most well-used coin design in American history, the Seated Liberty design was featured on many silver coins issued from 1836-1891, including the half dime, dime, quarter, half dollar, and the silver dollar.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollars were struck in 12.44 grams of 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter. This set features one coin from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the San Francisco Mint. Date our choice.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – These coins were 50 cents legal tender in the United States at a time when 50 cents would have accounted for a day’s wages.
• GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION – Each coin in your 1837–1891-PS Seated Liberty Half Dollar Two-Piece Set will come in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition. Grade will vary.

Secure a pair of Seated Liberty Half Dollars, one from the “Mother Mint” in Philadelphia on the East Coast and one from the San Francisco Mint on the West Coast. Order your now!