coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1865 \ San Francisco
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features a seated figure of Liberty holding a Liberty cap and a shield. The 1865 San Francisco Mint version is part of a series known for its artistic design and significant historical context. Collectors value these coins for their aesthetic appeal and rarity, particularly in higher grades, as they reflect both numismatic history and the economic conditions of the period. The Fifty Cents denomination, or half dollar, was important in U.S. currency, facilitating transactions during the 19th century.
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1865-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1865 | San Francisco |