coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1840 \ New Orleans
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features a design by engraver Thomas Jefferson Earle, depicting Liberty seated with a shield in her left hand and a liberty pole with a cap in her right. The 1840 Seated Liberty Half Dollar was struck at various mints, including the New Orleans Mint, which produced coins marked with the "O" mintmark. This coin is part of the series characterized by its ornate design and varying availability, influencing its collectibility and value among numismatists. The 50 Cents denomination reflects the coin's face value as part of the United States currency system during the 19th century.
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1840-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1840 | New Orleans |