Lot 7A
1859 Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Sold February 26, 2026
- Price realized
- $525
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $180-350
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1859
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: VF30 (estimate)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight(+/- 0.2g): 12.4g
Additional Description: The 1859 Seated Liberty Half Dollar is a United States silver coin from the mid-19th century, struck in 90% silver as part of the long-running Seated Liberty series. It features Lady Liberty seated on the obverse, holding a shield and liberty pole, symbolizing strength and freedom, with a heraldic eagle on the reverse. Issued during a period of national change leading up to the Civil War, the 1859 half dollar is valued by collectors for its historical significance, classic design, and place in early American commerce.
Lot details
- Lot
- 7A
- Closed
- February 26, 2026
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