coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ Seated Dollars \ 1872 \ Philadelphia
Seated Dollars are a type of United States silver dollar featuring the Liberty Seated design, which was created by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1872 Seated Dollar was minted at the Philadelphia mint and is part of a series produced from 1840 to 1873. These coins are notable for their artistic representation of Liberty seated, holding a shield and a liberty pole, with the reverse depicting a simple eagle design. Collectors seek the 1872 issue for its historical significance and relative rarity in certain grades.
