coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1851
The 1851 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a collectible coin from the United States, featuring the iconic Seated Liberty design created by engraver Christian Gobrecht. Struck in 90% silver, the coin has a diameter of 30.6 mm and weighs approximately 12.5 grams. The obverse depicts Liberty seated on a rock, holding a Liberty cap and a shield, while the reverse displays an eagle with a shield. As part of the Fifty Cents series, the 1851 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is prized by collectors for its historical significance and artistic design, reflecting the coinage of mid-19th century America.
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1851-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1851 | New Orleans |
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1851-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1851 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1851 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1851 | N/A |