The Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a type of U.S. coin issued from 1839 to 1891, featuring a design by engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1864 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is particularly noteworthy for its combination of aesthetic appeal and historical significance. These coins typically contain 90% silver and 10% copper, making them attractive to collectors due to their precious metal content as well as their design elements, which depict Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty cap and a shield. The demand for vintage coins like the 1864 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is driven by factors such as rarity, condition, and demand among numismatists.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1864-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1864 Philadelphia
1864-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1864 Philadelphia
1864-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1864 San Francisco
United States of America 1864 N/A Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1864 N/A