1863 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dollar
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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
$9,106 MS65 06-23-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1863 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. The U.S. Mint produced 916,000 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 65% 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 a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $96 to $3.1K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.4 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6310.
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