1857-P Seated Liberty Half Dime ☆ Christian Gobrecht's Iconic Motif ☆ 646

Denomination: Half Dime

Coin: Seated

Composition: Silver

Year: 1857

Strike Type: Business

Fineness: 0.9

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 109

Country of Origin: United States

Own a genuine piece of pre-Civil War American silver history. Struck at the original Philadelphia Mint during the presidency of James Buchanan, this 1857 Seated Liberty Half Dime represents one of the most charming odd-denomination silver series issued by the United States Mint.

Struck in 90% fine silver, these small silver coins served as essential daily currency in the bustling antebellum economy leading up to the Civil War. Designed by legendary Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock holding a staff and shield, flanked by thirteen stars. In an authentic, solid Good (G-6) state of preservation, this 165+ year-old silver treasure offers bold, complete outlines, full legends, and great historical appeal for any 19th-century type collector.