Civil War Period Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar Dated 1864

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Civil War Period Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar Dated 1864 – This Civil War period dated, silver half dollar is in overall good condition, with some obvious wear, as well as a period hole, drilled into the upper area of the coin, presumably so that the coin could be suspended around someone’s neck. This half dollar is a Type I variety of the coin and is not mint marked.

Usacoinbook.com:

1864 Seated Liberty Half Dollar

Type 1  – No Motto Above Eagle – No Arrows At Date

Mintage: 379,570

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer – Engraver: Christian Gobrecht

Metal Composition: 90% Silver – 10% Copper

Diameter: 30.6 mm

Mass / Weight: 12.44 grams