coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1870 \ Carson City
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1839 to 1891, features a design of Liberty seated on a rock, with the inscription "United States of America" above and "Half Dollar" below. The 1870 Carson City mint mark signifies that the coin was produced in the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 until 1893. The 1870 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a significant collectible due to its low mintage and historical context, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists. The Fifty Cents denomination in this series represents a critical era in American coinage.
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1870-CC (Carson City) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1870 | Carson City |