1857 Liberty Seated Half Dollar Good
Numismatic
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dollar Good
The year 1857 saw the production of this silver half dollar at the Philadelphia Mint. Struck with a purity of 90 percent silver, this fifty-cent piece carries a total of 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal. It represents a classic era of American coinage, showcasing the artistry of designer Christian Gobrecht. On the obverse side, the figure of Liberty is depicted sitting down. She holds a pole topped with a liberty cap in one hand while her other hand rests upon a shield. The lower edge of the coin displays the year 1857 beneath this central figure. The reverse side presents a detailed heraldic scene featuring an eagle. The bird is shown perched upon a branch while clutching three arrows in its talons. A shield is positioned across the eagle's chest, and the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. encircle the design, completing this mid-nineteenth-century artifact.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1857 |
| Grade | Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3599 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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