Coin Identifier
Seated Liberty Dollar
One Dollar

Seated Liberty Dollar

United States of America · 1873

Obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap and a shield inscribed with 'LIBERTY'. The date 1873 appears at the bottom with stars surrounding the central figure. Note that this specific specimen appears to be a replica or counterfeit based on design details and surface texture.

Country
United States of America
Year
1873
Denomination
One Dollar
Metal
90% Silver, 10% Copper

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Overview

Obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap and a shield inscribed with 'LIBERTY'. The date 1873 appears at the bottom with stars surrounding the central figure. Note that this specific specimen appears to be a replica or counterfeit based on design details and surface texture.

Historical significance

1873 was the final year of the Seated Liberty Dollar. Production ended with the Coinage Act of 1873, also known as the 'Crime of '73', which discontinued the standard silver dollar for domestic use in favor of the Trade Dollar for international commerce.

Estimated value

$500 - $3,000+ (for an authentic specimen); $0 - $5 (if confirmed as a replica/counterfeit)

Care & preservation

Handle only by the edges. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this permanently damages the surface and removes historical value. Store in a PVC-free plastic holder or an acid-free archival flip.