The 1855-O Liberty seated silver half dollar is a rare and sought-after collectible U.S. coin minted in New Orleans that makes an excellent addition to any numismatic collection. The image of the seated Liberty is iconic to American currency and also appears on quarters and dimes from the same time period. The 1855-O Liberty seated half dollar will give your American coin collection a beautiful piece of national heritage. The coin has an eloquently detailed design, reeded edges, and two sides representative of U.S. ideology. Like many U.S. coins, the 1855-O Liberty seated half dollar features the likeness of Lady Liberty. The obverse side shows a seated Liberty, with the U.S. crest propped up against her with the word “Liberty” inscribed across its face. The seated Liberty holds a pendant in her left hand. The reverse side of this stunning coin depicts the bold and beautiful emblem of American freedom: the eagle. The eagle has arrows clutched in its claws, and arrows also appear on the obverse under Lady Liberty. The 1855 mint of the Liberty seated half dollar is known for its deviation from the previous versions. There are six variations of the coin, types 1-6. The 1855 mint is type 4, and deviates from previous versions featuring rays on the reverse side surrounding the eagle. These rays have been removed in the 1855 coin, making this mint quite distinct and rare. The mint mark “O” lies just below the arrows on the reverse. Notably, the common addition of “In God We Trust” was not added to the Liberty seated half dollar until the type 6 variation in 1866. The quality of striking of the Liberty seated silver half dollar is subject to variation between mintage, with coins made in New Orleans often being lightly struck. The lightness can be seen particularly on the obverse stars that surround the figure of the seated Liberty. When it comes to selling and buying these unique coins at auction, the dollar value can range quite a bit based on the year of the mint and the condition of the coin. Very rare coins are often worth more than their original value in cents. The 1855 Liberty seated half dollar, though not as rare as some, can still achieve a notable value over its minted worth at 25 cents. Coin grading is based on multiple characteristics of condition such as preservation, luster, color, and attractiveness, and will have an effect on the dollar value it can be sold for. General grades are mint, about uncirculated, fine, and good. The values and prices of coins range from highest to lowest following the order of the grade scale. The 1855 Liberty seated silver half dollar is a unique and beautiful coin that will make an excellent addition to any collector’s showcase. It is an appropriate gift for the serious coin collector, whether their focus is gold coins, silver dollars, or paper money.
Product Identifiers
Designer
Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170477838
Product Key Features
Strike Type
Business
Mint Location
New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Year
1855
Dimensions
Weight
12.4g
Additional Product Features
Mintage
3688
Major Variety
Arrows
EDGE
Reeded
Mint
New Orleans
Denomination
50C
PCGS Number
6283
Diameter
3mm
Mint Mark
O
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