1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar — Philadelphia Mint

1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar — United States Coin

Own a remarkable piece of 19th-century American numismatic history with this genuine 1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar, issued during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War.

Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Liberty Seated Dollar features Lady Liberty seated upon a rock, holding a shield and a staff topped with a liberty cap. The reverse displays a majestic heraldic eagle with a shield upon its breast, clutching arrows and an olive branch.

Struck in 90% silver, the Liberty Seated Dollar represents one of the classic designs of early American silver coinage. These historic dollars are highly regarded by collectors for their craftsmanship, historical significance, and relative scarcity compared with later Morgan and Peace Dollars.

Product Details

• Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00 USD)

• Year: 1872

• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 26.73 grams

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7734 Troy Ounces

• Designer: Christian Gobrecht

• Obverse: Seated Liberty with shield and liberty cap

• Reverse: Heraldic eagle with shield, arrows, and olive branch

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.