1881 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar
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Description
The 1881 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a proof half dollar from the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. With a mintage of 10,000, this is a rare issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Estimated market value is approximately $1.4K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.44 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #76651.
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