½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows)
United States · 1856–1866 · Silver
0.3600 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1856–1866 |
| Denomination | ½ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Gross weight | 12.44 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.3600 ozt (11.20 g) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Seated Liberty looking right above her shoulder, with a cap on a stick and a shield, 13 stars around
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) contains 0.3600 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 12.44 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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- 50 Cents / ½ Dollar "Capped Bust Half Dollar"1807–1836
- ½ Dollar "1814 Half Dollar" (Pattern)1814
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows)?
Each ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) contains about 0.3600 troy ounces of pure silver — its 12.44 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.3600 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) minted?
The ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) was issued 1856–1866.
Who designed the ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows)?
The ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows) was designed by Christian Gobrecht.
How big is a ½ Dollar "Seated Liberty Half Dollar" (without date arrows)?
It weighs 12.44 g and measures 30.6 mm across and 2.15 mm thick (silver (.900) (.100 copper)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.