coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50c \ Liberty Seated Half Dollars \ 1862
Liberty Seated Half Dollars were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1891. The 1862 edition is part of the broader series featuring the Liberty design, characterized by Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty pole in one hand and a shield in the other. This coin, which has a denomination of 50 cents, is made primarily of 90% silver and 10% copper, making it sought after by collectors for both its historical significance and precious metal content. The 1862 date adds to its collectible value due to its rarity and the context of the Civil War era in which it was produced.
Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1862 50c | 50c | Liberty Seated Half Dollars | 1862 | Philadelphia |
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1862 50c | 50c | Liberty Seated Half Dollars | 1862 | Philadelphia |
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1862-S 50c | 50c | Liberty Seated Half Dollars | 1862 | San Francisco |