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

Here Are Your Seated Liberty Half Dollars!

The Seated Liberty Half Dollar was one of the most popular—and used—coins of the 19th century. During the mid-to-late 1800s, “change coins” like these were desperately needed for day-to-day transactions where the combined face value of two coins equaled $1, a sum required to complete for many purchases at that time. That’s why vast numbers of Seated Liberty Half Dollars were often worn out in circulation. With this two-piece set of vintage Liberty Half Dollars, you can hold in your hands the coins that facilitated American commerce before, during, and after the Civil War and on through nearly the Turn of the Century.

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 was 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 More than 130 Years Old

Guaranteed to be more than 130 years old, each Seated Liberty Half Dollar available here will arrive in Good (G) condition. (Year dates and mint marks will vary.) Coins of this grade mean that they were actually used in commerce. They’re evenly worn coins with visible detail that can still be savored today more than a century after the last Seated Liberty Half Dollar came off the presses. Don’t wait. Quantities are limited so hurry and 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 to 1891, including the half dime, dime, quarter, half dollar, and the silver dollar.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollars were struck in 12.44 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
• 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 CONDITION – Each coin in your 1839–1891 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Two-Piece Set will come in Good (G) condition. Date and mint mark will vary.

Secure a pair of vintage Seated Liberty Half Dollars struck between 1839 to 1891 that formed the backbone of American commerce during the mid-to-late 19th Century. Both coins come in Good (G) condition. Dates and mint marks will vary. Order yours now!