coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1842
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a type of U.S. coin produced from 1839 to 1891, notable for its depiction of Lady Liberty seated and holding a shield and a liberty cap. The 1842 Seated Liberty Half Dollar features the design created by engraver Christian Gobrecht and is made of 90% silver. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, artistic design, and variations in mintage, with particular attention on the condition and rarity of specific years. The 1842 variety has different subtypes, including those with and without the “curl” feature, affecting its collector interest and market value.
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1842-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1842 | New Orleans |
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1842-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1842 | Philadelphia |
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1842-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1842 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1842 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1842 | N/A |