Lot 30
1857 Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $150
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $80-120
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1857
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Estimated AU to MS
Metal: Silver
Weight: 12.4g
Additional Description: The 1857 Seated Liberty Half Dollar represents a well-established design by Christian Gobrecht, embodying the classical ideals of Liberty during a time of growing economic uncertainty in the United States. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint just before the Panic of 1857, this coin served as a trusted silver medium in everyday commerce, its imagery of Liberty holding a shield and pole symbolizing both protection and resilience. While not rare, it offers a tangible connection to the antebellum period, reflecting the nation’s reliance on precious metal coinage amid shifting financial landscapes and the approach of profound national change.
Lot details
- Lot
- 30
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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