Lot 5A
1850 Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Sold February 26, 2026
- Price realized
- $410
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: 500-1500
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1850
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: VF15 (estimate)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight(+/- 0.2g): 13.3g
Additional Description: The 1850 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a United States silver coin composed of 90% silver, part of the Seated Liberty series produced from 1839 to 1891. The obverse shows Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and liberty pole, representing strength and freedom, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle. Minted during the antebellum era, this coin is valued by collectors for its historical importance, classic design, and significance in mid-19th-century American commerce.
Lot details
- Lot
- 5A
- Closed
- February 26, 2026
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