Seated Liberty Half Dollars are a series of coins produced by the United States Mint from 1839 to 1891, featuring the image of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty cap in one hand and a shield in the other. The 1878 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is particularly notable for its historical context and its relatively lower mintage compared to other years. These coins, often sought after by collectors, exhibit varying levels of demand depending on their condition, rarity, and specific mint marks. As collectible items, they are valued for their artistry and the historical significance they represent within American numismatics.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1878-CC (Carson City) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1878 Carson City
1878-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1878 Philadelphia
1878-P (Philadelphia) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1878 Philadelphia
1878-S (San Francisco) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1878 San Francisco