1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar Good
Numismatic
1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar Good
The 1861 Liberty Seated half dollar represents a remarkable moment in mid nineteenth century American coinage. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this fifty cent piece is composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal. Its survival in Good condition offers a tangible connection to a highly transitional period, bearing the distinctive 'O' mint mark that reveals its Southern origin. The obverse features a classic design by Christian Gobrecht, depicting Lady Liberty seated upon a rock. In one hand, she supports a staff topped with a liberty cap, while her other hand rests on a shield decorated with patriotic stripes. The year 1861 is clearly visible beneath her. On the reverse, an eagle is depicted with a shield across its chest, gripping an olive branch and three arrows in its talons, surrounded by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Good |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3575 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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