coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50c \ Liberty Seated Half Dollars \ 1857 \ Philadelphia
Liberty Seated Half Dollars were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1891, featuring a design by Christian Gobrecht. The 1857 Philadelphia minting of the 50-cent coin showcases Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole topped with a liberty cap in one hand and a shield in the other. The coins were produced in various grades, and their numismatic value can vary significantly based on condition, rarity, and demand among collectors.