coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Seated Liberty Half Dollars \ 1871 \ Carson City
The Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a silver coin minted by the United States from 1839 to 1891, featuring a depiction of Liberty seated on a rock. The 1871 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, particularly from the Carson City mint, is highly sought after by collectors due to its limited mintage and historical significance. Coins from the Carson City mint are often more valuable because of their scarcity and the unique reputation of the mint, which operated from 1870 to 1893. The Fifty Cents denomination represents an important aspect of U.S. numismatics, reflecting both artistic design and the economic history of the era.
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1871-CC (Carson City) Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Seated Liberty Half Dollars | 1871 | Carson City |