1879 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Seated Liberty Half Dollar · 1839-1891
- Year / Mint 1879 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Mintage 1,100
- Melt Value ~$19.32
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PR61 | $1,700 asking | 1 |
| PF62 | $2,400 asking | 1 |
| PF67 CAM | $18,000 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-26.
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Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Seated Liberty Half Dollar (1839-1891)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer Christian Gobrecht
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.36 oz fine silver — about $19 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 12.44 g
- Diameter 30.6 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 1,100
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1879 Seated Liberty Half Dollar.
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