1858 Liberty Seated Half Dollar NGC XF45- Trader Bea Label
$66.24
$131.16
Coin Highlights Issuer: United States of America Date: 1858 Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Denomination: Fifty Cents (Half Dollar) Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Weight: 12.44 g Diameter: 30.6 mm Grade: NGC XF45 (Extremely Fine) Special Holder: Trader Bea Label presentation Obverse Design: Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole topped with a Liberty cap, shield at her side; designed by Christian Gobrecht. Reverse Design: Heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch; denomination HALF DOL. below. Edge: Reeded Historical Significance The Liberty Seated Half Dollar series (1839–1891) spanned more than five decades, witnessing enormous change in U.S. history—from westward expansion to the Civil War and beyond. The 1858 issue was struck just before the Civil War era, during a time of rising tensions in the U.S. Mint’s coinage output and circulation patterns. This design is one of the longest-running motifs in American coinage and represents a cornerstone of 19th-century U.S. silver. Collectibility The 1858 Philadelphia issue saw a mintage of 4,532,000 coins, making it one of the higher-mintage Seated halves of the decade. In XF45, this coin retains strong definition on Liberty, the eagle, and key details while showing light circulation wear. The Trader Bea label adds collectible appeal, providing an attractive display for collectors who enjoy specialty-labeled holders. An excellent choice for those building a Seated Liberty type set or looking for an affordable yet eye-appealing 19th-century half dollar. G-4 Good- Scant Rim. LIBERTY on shield worn off. Date and letters legible. VG-8 Very Good- Rim fairly defined. Some letter in LIBERTY evident. F-12 Fine– LIBERTY complete, but weak. VF– Very Fine– LIBERTY mostly sharp. EF-20 Extremely Fine- LIBERTY entirely sharp. Scroll edges and clasp distinct. AU-50 About Uncirculated- Slight trace of wear on Liberty’s breast and knees, and on eagle’s head, claws, and wing tops. MS-60 Uncirculated- No Trace of wear. Light blemishes. MS-63 Choice Uncirculated- Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prim focal areas. Impaired luster possible.
