1870 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
$29,375 MS67 04-21-2021 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1870 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. The U.S. Mint produced 633,900 examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 37% 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. First Carson City Mint half dollar, beginning a collectible CC mintmark series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $145 to $1.9K 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 #6327.
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