Lot 6A

1845 Seated Liberty Half Dollar

Sold February 26, 2026

Price realized
$190

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $150-300

Origin: United States

Denomination: Half Dollar

Year: 1845

Mint: Philadelphia

Grade: VF15 (estimate)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight(+/- 0.2g):

Additional Description: The 1845 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a United States silver coin struck in 90% silver as part of the Seated Liberty series, which ran from 1839 to 1891. The obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and liberty pole as symbols of strength and freedom, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings. Minted during the antebellum period, this coin is valued by collectors for its historical significance, classic design, and representation of mid-19th-century American commerce.

Lot details

Lot
6A
Closed
February 26, 2026

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