Seated Liberty Half Dollar 1856

Name: Seated Liberty Half Dollar 1856
Brand: United States

50¢ (Half Dollar) · Silver .900

This is an 1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar struck at the New Orleans Mint, as indicated by the 'O' mintmark visible below the eagle on the reverse. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock holding a pole with a liberty cap, with a shield at her side inscribed 'LIBERTY' and 13 stars surrounding. The coin displays excellent detail with only slight wear on the high points, suggesting an About Uncirculated grade with attractive original luster remaining.

Year

1856

Country

United States

Metal

Silver .900

Diameter

None

Weight

None

Est. Value

$350

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Current Market Value

$350

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52-week low

$210

52-week high

$770

Last sale

$332

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