The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features a depiction of Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty cap and a shield. The 1843 issue, part of this series, includes unique characteristics such as design variations and mint mark placements. These coins are sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and artistry, with various conditions affecting their market value. The fifty-cent denomination in the United States, specifically the Seated Liberty design, reflects the evolving coinage of the era.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1843-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1843 New Orleans
1843-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1843 Philadelphia
1843-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1843 Philadelphia
United States of America 1843 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1843 N/A