1842 Seated Liberty Dollar
The 1842 version of the Seated Liberty Dollar is worth on average $7,000.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $300.00. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.
- Year: 1842
- Mint: No Mint Mark
- Type: Seated Liberty Dollar
- Mintage: 184,000
- Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
- What's it worth?: $7,000.00 to $300.00
1842 was just the 3rd year the Seated Liberty Dollars were issued. Just under 200,000 of these were made and almost 200 years ago. These 2 factors make the 1842 Seated Liberty Dollar a great addition to any numismatic collectors collection.
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Common Questions
On the coins reverse directly in the center. The mint mark will be below the eagle holding arrows and an olive branch. Also directly above the One Dol lettering.
The coin is based on the Gobrecht dollar. The obverse is said to be a seated representation of Liberty herself. So in this case there was no model used, but rather the lady is based off the concept of liberty. Lady liberty is often seen holding a flag as in the attached photo.
The Seated Liberty Dollar has a weight of 26.73 g.