coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50c \ Liberty Seated Half Dollars \ 1872 \ Philadelphia
Liberty Seated Half Dollars were minted in the United States from 1839 to 1891, featuring a design by Mint Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. The 1872 Philadelphia issue is part of this series, characterized by a seated Liberty figure holding a pole topped with a cap. The reverse depicts an eagle with a shield, and the coins are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The 1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar's rarity and condition significantly affect its collectible value among numismatists.
