The 1839 Seated Liberty half dollar was the historic first year of the new design, yet it appears that very few took any notice. That presents something of a problem today when collectors want top quality examples of what was a most historic coin.
The problem is compounded by the fact that in terms of half dollars 1839 was a very busy year. The 1,392,976 half dollar mintage of 1839 was split three ways starting with the old Bust half dollar. Then there was a new 1839 Seated Liberty half dollar with no drapery at Liberty’s left …
Full Article: 1839 half made history, but no one noticed – Numismatic News
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