1856-O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar
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1856-O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar
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Brand: US Mint
1856-O Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar Heavily Circulated No Motto Fifty Cents US Coin
This fascinating piece of American history survived decades of changing hands through the mid-19th century, enduring through the tumultuous years of the American Civil War and the western expansion era. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this 1856-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar displays the rich, heavy wear of an authentic piece of frontier currency. Though heavily worn with extensive surface scratches and smooth details, the iconic silhouette of Lady Liberty and the unmistakable profile of the heraldic eagle remain completely visible. Perfect for history buffs and type collectors alike, this coin is a tangible relic of an era when silver was the lifeblood of American commerce. Add a genuine slice of antebellum numismatic history to your collection today!
Country: United States
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents)
Mintage: 2,658,000
Weight:
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents)
Mintage: 2,658,000
Weight:
- Piece actual weight: 12.44 grams / 0.4388 oz / 0.4000 Troy oz
- Silver weight: 11.20 grams / 0.3949 oz / 0.3600 Troy oz
Dimensions: 30.6 mm diameter
Lettering and Edging: - Obverse lettering: LIBERTY / 1856
- Reverse lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / HALF DOL.
- Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: No Motto (Arrows removed from date)
Coin Designer and Design: - Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht (from a Thomas Sully drawing) featuring Lady Liberty seated next to a shield holding a staff topped with a Phrygian liberty cap.
- Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht featuring an American heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and three arrows.
Condition - Circulated (Poor-01 to About Good-03 Details, Heavily Scratched / Damaged) - See Pictures
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