1861 Seated Liberty Half Dollar
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
$83 - $1,468
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$18,975 MS66 12-08-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1861 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. Total mintage reached 2.9 million. The design is by Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.4 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6302.
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