Seated Liberty Half type coin
Seated Liberty Half

1849 Seated Liberty Half

half-dollar·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·90% silver·Mintage: 1,252,000
Circ. from
$40
Gem uncirc.
$4,500
Melt floor
$12.18
0.3866 oz × $31.5/oz
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Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.

Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
G-4Good
$40
VG-8Very Good
$55
F-12Fine
$75
VF-20Very Fine
$115
EF-40Extremely Fine
$185
MS-62Mint State
$500
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$1,000
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$4,500

Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.3866 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

Historical Context

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