coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1856
The 1856 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a notable collectible coin from the United States, part of a series that features the Seated Liberty design created by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a diameter of 30.6 mm and a weight of approximately 13.36 grams. It showcases Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a semi-barber shield and a liberty cap, while the reverse displays an eagle with a shield. The 1856 date is significant as it represents one of the earlier issues in the Seated Liberty series, making it desirable among collectors.
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1856-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1856 | New Orleans |
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1856-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1856 | Philadelphia |
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1856-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1856 | San Francisco |
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United States of America 1856 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1856 | N/A |