The authoritative reference on liberty seated dollars by. Mar 19, 20 the liberty dollar a oneounce silver medallion that attracted the attention and wrath of the federal government and resulted in a pending prison sentence for its creator is back in a revised. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Home coins us coins half dollars liberty seated half dollar.
Seated liberty half dollars rare coin insider adam crum, vice president of numismatics, is a wellknown numismatist, author, speaker, marketmaker and rare coin industry expert. What are the key and semikey coins in the walking liberty half dollar series. Most collectors will not assemble the entire set as there are many rare issues and a few nearly prohibitive rarities to acquire. The design was altered and the general public absolutely loved the coin, which probably explains why it remained.
The book covers topics such as strike, variations and luster for every year and mint mark of the walking liberty half dollar series. The denominations which featured the goddess of liberty in a seated liberty design included the half dime, the dime, the quarter, the half dollar, and until 1873 the silver dollar. Woolley, came to believe that he was not only allowed but required by law to replace coin designs that had been in use for 25 years. Walking liberty half dollar 1916 1947 the walking liberty design is one. It also appeared on the briefly struck 20cent piece.
Liberty seated half price list gerry fortin rare coins. Heres what you need to know about the value of liberty seated coins. Seated liberty half dollar grading seated liberty half dollar general grading standards seated liberty half dollars for sale cheap seated liberty half dollars hot seated liberty half dollars popular seated liberty half dollars seated liberty half dollars on ebay seated liberty half dollar books 2020 red book guide book of united states coins. Photos for the 1993 edition are not available in the copy, so its not very useful for individual varieties. Seated liberty half dollar photos, mintage, specifications. Weinman, a wellknown sculptor and engraver in 1915, the new mint director, robert w.
Search for liberty seated half dollars on collectible coins. Her right hand is holding the top left corner of a shield containing the word liberty. The complete guide to liberty seated half dollars 1st. Luckily for gfrc customers, the cumberland county collection is releasing an attractive vf35 example. We offer competitive silver prices on walking liberty half dollars 1916 1947 and secure 247 online ordering. Select no frames to view our printer friendly version. If the grade is better than xf the coin could be worth much more. Seated liberty half dollars 18391891 price guide and. A register of liberty seated dollar varieties by dick osburn and brian cushing. Order 19411947 walking liberty half dollar bu short set at apmex or call 800 3759006. A register of liberty seated half dollar varieties, volume iv, new orleans branch mint 1853o wa to 1861o. Ngcs coin price guide for seated liberty half dollars 1839 1891. Facts about seated liberty coins half dimes through dollars.
Liberty seated half dollar us rare coin investments. An entirely blemish free specimen with obverse toning that probably. A register of liberty seated half dollar varieties, volume iii, new orleans branch mint 1840o to 1853o na. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty. With adam and his team, you have a trusted ally with great expertise on your side.
Seated liberty half dollars 18391891 for sale ebay. Her right hand is holding the top left corner of a. Walking liberty half dollars minted 1916 to 1947 first struck in 1916 in response to wwi, this bold design was issued as a statement to the world of the strength and resolve of america as the great war progressed. An entirely blemish free specimen with obverse toning that probably originated from being in contact with felt pad for years. The walking liberty half dollar is a silver 50cent piece or half dollar coin that was issued by the united states mint from 1916 to 1947. Following is a list of the scarcest walking liberty half dollars and their value ranges. Collecting and investing strategies for walking liberty half.
Heres a look at the 25 most valuable walking liberty half dollars that were sold on ebay in may 2015. November 2008 clash marks on an 1867s half dollar bill bugert. The evocative image of lady liberty seemingly gliding across a sunrise landscape is something that is near and dear to every americans heart. May 19, 2008 additionally, there are charts in the book that give an approximate number of coins for each yearmint mark that still exist in selected grades, ie in ms64 grade there are 3,0005,000 pieces still in existance for a 1943d half dollar. Seated liberty halves for sale seated liberty half dollars. Dentils are around the periphery of both sides of the seated liberty half dollar. The 1937d may be a fairly common walking liberty half dollar in terms of mintage, but when it comes to any walker in a grade of ms65 or higher, these coins are truly scarce. A liberty seated half dollar collection is a major, but rewarding project. This should not discourage a prospective collector. Information about coin grading like vf and xf and mintmarks like d and s. Top 25 most valuable walking liberty half dollars sold on.
Egobrecht is the monthly electronic publication of the lscc. Information contained in these email newsletters is provided by the lscc from various sources as a general service to the membership and. The seated half dollar, or seated liberty half dollar as it is sometimes known, was the second variety of half dollar ever produced. Affordable liberty seated half dollars coin update.
Liberty seated halves numismedia price guidegoodms60. Liberty dollar private currency, a private currency produced in the united states dollar coin united states, various dollar coins of the united states, including. The seated liberty designs appeared on most regularissue silver united states coinage during the mid and latenineteenth century, from 1836 through 1891, so 1839 1891 also on the half dollars. All liberty seated dollars products show items 40 80 120. The liberty seated half dollars were issued from 18391886 the front of these coins also called the obverse has the goddess or lady liberty seated. The liberty seated design was first seen in 1836 on a limited number of silver dollars. This book is not in print any longer and costs a lot of money when someone is willing to part with a. In 1866, a new master hub for the half dollar reverse was. The complete guide to liberty seated half dollars now online. Save this search 1872cc seated liberty half dollar, carson city, about good. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. The low side is for a grade of good and higher value is for a grade of mintstate 66. The values depend very strongly on the grade of the coins.
Lscc egobrecht archives search indexes liberty seated. The seated half dollar, or seated liberty half dollar as it is sometimes. March 2009 1876s smoking liberty half dollar bill bugert. Adolph weinmans walking liberty half dollar is one of the most beautiful coins ever produced in the united states, and collectors have long respected it as one. This is usually the value used by coin dealers when selling these coins at melt value. The seated liberty half dollar experienced many of the same design changes through its 52year run as did the half dimes and quarter dollars bearing the design. Liberty seated half dollar and seated, trade and gobrecht dollar articles. April 2009 the continuing education of a liberty seated half dollar collector dennis fortier. The complete guide to liberty seated half dollars now on. Egobrecht, the electronic publication of the liberty seated collectors club. Christian gobrecht designed the obverse of these coins. Liberty coin service collecting liberty seated half dollars.
She holds what looks like a small flag in her left hand. Jun 29, 2015 heres a look at the 25 most valuable walking liberty half dollars that were sold on ebay in may 2015. Seated liberty half dollars fine golden eagle coins. Bill bugerts register of liberty seated half dollar. Collecting key and semikey walking liberty half dollars. The seated liberty portrait designs appeared on most regularissue silver united states coinage during the mid and late nineteenth century, from 1836 through 1891. Walking liberty half dollar 19161947 value jm bullion.
Price changes and comparisons for fmv, plus and cac prices, for the past month and year to date, can be accessed by clicking a datetype within the price charts. The liberty seated half dollar series key date outside of the 1873 na open 3 and 1878s. Liberty seated half dollars were minted from 1839 to 1891, making them the longest running silver half dollar series. I particularly like the authors recommendation as to what type of coin strike, luster, etc to look for and purchase for each year. In 1866, a new master hub for the half dollar reverse was prepared with the motto on a billowing scroll above the eagles head. Lscc egobrecht archives search indexes liberty seated half.
This is a man who clearly know liberty seated half dollars inside and out. For all of 1916 and part of 1917, the mintmark was placed on. By 1840, the liberty seated coin design had been placed on the obverse of all u. Type 1, 18391853 and 18561866 resumed with weight standard of type 2 has no motto above the eagle. Seated liberty half dollar 18391891 value jm bullion. It is the only reference source you can find on seated half dollars and well worth the investment, that is if you can find one. Seated liberty half dollars from one of ohios largest and oldest coin dealers. Flowing hair dollar, the first dollar coin issued by the united states federal government, depicting the goddess liberty and bearing the inscription liberty, minted in 1794 and 1795.
Aug, 2018 adolph weinmans walking liberty half dollar is one of the most beautiful coins ever produced in the united states, and collectors have long respected it as one of the great american coins. This new orleans minted variety has a goldenchampagne patina. It is surrounded by the required inscription and the denomination written as half dol. First introduced in 1839, the coin was quite different from the bust half dollar that preceded it. There were five varieties of the seated liberty half dollars. The liberty seated half dollar was struck from 1839 to 1891 at various mints around the country, and from 1874 until the end of the series it was the largest denomination with the design by christian gobrecht that was being struck for circulation.