The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features the image of Liberty seated on a rock, designed by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1856 edition was produced at the San Francisco Mint, one of the key facilities for coin production in the United States. This coin is part of the larger series of fifty-cent pieces and is sought after by collectors for its historical significance, design, and varying rarity based on mint marks and conditions. Collectors often focus on different attributes, including mint location, numismatic condition, and proof status, when assessing values and desirability in the marketplace.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1856-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1856 San Francisco