coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50c \ Liberty Seated Half Dollars \ 1878 \ Philadelphia
Liberty Seated Half Dollars are a series of coins minted by the United States from 1839 to 1891. The 1878 issue, struck in Philadelphia, features a design by Christian Gobrecht that portrays Lady Liberty seated on a rock, symbolizing freedom and strength. The obverse displays the date within a circle of stars, while the reverse showcases an eagle with a shield. As a collectible, the 1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar holds numismatic value due to its historical significance, design, and the limited mintage of certain years.
