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Value of 1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar

Value of 1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar (obverse)
Obverse
Value of 1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar (reverse)
Reverse

Diameter: 30.6 mm

Mintage: 12,000

Weight: 12.44 grams

Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

With a tiny mintage of 12,000, the 1878-S is the key date of the With Motto type and a major rarity in all grades.

What’s It Worth?

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