1858-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50C Silver Coin – NGC Genuine – New Orleans

An appealing 1858-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar in an NGC holder labeled GENUINE. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this 19th-century American silver coin features Liberty seated beside a shield on the obverse, surrounded by thirteen stars, and an eagle with shield on the reverse.The photographs show subdued gray-toned surfaces, visible circulation wear and remaining Liberty and eagle detail. Dated three years before the outbreak of the American Civil War, this example offers historical interest for a Seated Liberty or New Orleans Mint collection.Coin details Year: 1858 Mint: New Orleans (O) Denomination: 50 cents Series: Liberty Seated Half Dollar Holder designation: NGC Genuine; no numerical grade shown Certification number on holder: 8783231-006 Standard issue composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Standard issue weight: 12.44 g Standard issue diameter: Approximately 30.6 mm Standard silver content: 0.3600 troy oz Edge: Reeded Designer: Christian Gobrecht Reported issue mintage: 7,294,000 Condition and holder informationThe photographed label reads “1858 O 50C,” “GENUINE,” and “8783231-006.” No numerical grade or explanation for the Genuine designation is shown. This listing does not assign a Fine, Very Fine or other estimated grade, or represent the coin as problem-free.Please review both photographs closely for circulation wear, surface marks, coloration and holder condition. Lighting and reflections may affect the appearance of the coin. Certification information is transcribed from the holder and has not been independently checked against the NGC certification database.Standard issue specifications refer to the coin, not the combined shipping weight of coin and holder. You will receive the exact encapsulated coin pictured.