1868 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar ANACS AU50 Damaged

CVC & Collectables presents this 1868 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar, graded by ANACS as AU50 with a notation of “Damaged,” is a significant piece of American numismatic history. The Seated Liberty design is one of the longest-running motifs in U.S. coinage, created by Christian Gobrecht, and was used on various denominations from the 1830s to the 1890s. The obverse of the coin features the iconic figure of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield in her right hand and a Liberty pole topped with a Phrygian cap in her left hand. The word “LIBERTY” is inscribed on the shield. Thirteen stars, representing the original thirteen colonies, encircle the top of the coin, with the date “1868” below Liberty. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left, symbolizing a preference for peace but a readiness for war. The words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR” surround the eagle. The Seated Liberty Silver Dollar series was minted from 1840 to 1873. The year 1868 falls into the period following the American Civil War, a time of significant economic and social change in the United States. These coins circulated widely and were a part of everyday transactions, making them tangible pieces of history from an era of reconstruction and growth. Despite the noted damage, an 1868 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar in AU50 condition remains a valuable collector’s item due to its age, historical significance, and the appeal of its classic design. It serves as a physical reminder of America’s post-Civil War period and the evolution of its monetary system. Find more alike here! Coin Highlights: Grade: AU50 (About Uncirculated) Certifier: ANACS Details: Damaged