USA ½ dollar Seated Liberty Half Dollar 1860
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# A68 |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.44 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
Christian Gobrecht
HALF DOL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The U. S. Mint began charging a modest premium over face value for its proof coins this year, perhaps in response to rising sales since its first public offering in 1858. Clearly, however, it overestimated sales with its reported mintage of 1,000 pieces. A closer study reveals that only 525 coins were distributed, with the balance being melted at the end of the calendar year. Thereafter, proof coin mintages would be more realistic and based on sales of the previous year. All 1860 proof half dollars were struck with reverse dies taken from the new hub that debuted in 1858.Read More
