USA 1 dollar Seated Liberty 1850
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 71 |
| Mintage | 40,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.8 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 26.73 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
ONE DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The silver dollars coined at the New Orleans Mint in 1850 were widely circulated, with a result that Mint State survivors are quite rare, gems unknown. Unlike Philadelphia Mint silver dollars of the 1850s, 1850-O is often found quite worn. As noted for 1846-O, southerners truly embraced the silver dollar and used it readily. It's no surprise that just a single die pair was used for this production, which could have been completed in a single day. Unworn examples usually have semi-prooflike fields, but a few frosty coins are known, as well. The typical 1850-O dollar is better struck than most dates in this series and is a good candidate for one's type set.Read More
