1/2 Dollar - Seated Liberty Half Dollar; With date arrows; With rays around eagle (1853)
Features
Denomination | 1/2 Dollar |
Catalog Number | KM# 79 |
Weight (g) | 12.44 |
Diameter (mm) | 30.6 |
Thickness (mm) | 2.15 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (.900) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 8.54 |
Currency Value (USD) | 0.5 |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Obverse
Engraved by Christian Gobrecht
Lettering:
LIBERTY
1853
LIBERTY
1853
Reverse
Engraved by Christian Gobrecht
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1853 | 3,532,708 | Very Rare | |
1853 O | 1,328,000 | Very Rare |