coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ Seated Dollars \ 1840 \ Philadelphia
Seated Dollars are a specific type of silver dollar issued by the United States Mint from 1840 to 1873. These coins feature a design by engraver christian gobrecht, depicting Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole with a liberty cap. The 1840 Seated Dollar was minted in Philadelphia and is significant for its historical context and the transition in coinage design during that era. Coin collectors often seek out these pieces for their detailed artistry and historical importance in American numismatics.
