coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1849 \ Philadelphia
Seated Liberty Half Dollars are a series of coins struck by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1891, featuring a design by Mint engraver Thomas Sully. The 1849 Seated Liberty Half Dollar was minted in Philadelphia and is characterized by its depiction of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty cap and a shield. The coin has a diameter of 30.6 mm and contains 90% silver, making it a popular choice among collectors of U.S. numismatics. The half dollar denomination is also known as "Fifty Cents" in colloquial terms.
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1849-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1849 | Philadelphia |
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1849-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1849 | Philadelphia |