1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS).A vividly and attractively toned example, both sides are also sharply struck with a lively satin to modestly semi-prooflike finish. This is a scarce Philadelphia Mint issue in the Liberty Seated half dollar series that was produced during an era when silver coins did not enjoy widespread circulation in the East and Midwest. Many examples were likely released into circulation beginning in the mid 1870s. Mint State survivors elusive are merit an impressive Rarity-5+ rating per Randy Wiley and Bill Bugert (1993).
