1866 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Motto
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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
$17,625 MS65+ 10-28-2021 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1866 (S) Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Motto, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 994,000 examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 55% of the year's 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. Motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" added above the eagle on the reverse. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $96 to $2.8K 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 #6320.
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