1849 Seated Liberty Half Dime
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$8,625 MS68 01-10-2005 American Numismatic Rarities
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1849 Seated Liberty Half Dime is part of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1837-1873 series. With a mintage of 1.3 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 32% of production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath enclosing the denomination. Gold Rush era. Half dimes circulated heavily as small change while gold flooded the economy. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $63 to $1.7K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 1.34 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4341.
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