The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, produced from 1839 to 1891, features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1850 issue, minted in Philadelphia, is notable within the Fifty Cents series. This coin showcases Liberty seated on a rock, holding a Liberty cap and a shield, symbolizing strength and freedom. Collectors value these coins for their historical significance, artistic design, and relative rarity, especially in higher grades. The 1850 version is sought after for its age and condition, making it a desirable piece for numismatists.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1850-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1850 Philadelphia
1850-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1850 Philadelphia