The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1860 issue is part of this series and is known for its depiction of Liberty seated, holding a Liberty pole in one hand and a shield in the other. The coin's reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with a shield, representing strength and unity. In collectible terms, its value can vary significantly based on condition, rarity, and demand among numismatists, with the 1860 date representing a typical vintage emission from the series.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1860-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 New Orleans
1860-O (New Orleans) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 New Orleans
1860-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 Philadelphia
1860-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 Philadelphia
1860-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 San Francisco
United States of America 1860 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1860 N/A