1860-O 50C Liberty Seated Half Dollar PCGS MS66 (CAC)

A towering rarity from a storied Southern mint, this 1860-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar is certified PCGS MS66 and approved by CAC—placing it among the finest survivors of the issue. Struck at New Orleans in the last full year before the outbreak of the Civil War, it embodies the closing chapter of antebellum coinage and the artistry of Christian Gobrecht’s iconic Seated Liberty design. Gem New Orleans halves from 1860 are notoriously elusive, and CAC approval affirms this piece’s exceptional originality and eye appeal within the grade. Key features: Date/Mint: 1860-O (New Orleans) Denomination/Type: Liberty Seated Half Dollar, No Motto (pre-1866) Grade: PCGS MS66; CAC-approved for quality Designer: Christian Gobrecht Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper; approx. 12.44 g; 30.6 mm; reeded edge Why this coin stands out: Elite certified quality: True Gem Seated halves from New Orleans are seldom encountered; this MS66 example sits at the pinnacle for the date and mint. Historic significance: Struck on the eve of the Civil War at the New Orleans Mint—shortly before the facility’s tumultuous 1861 operations—this coin anchors any 19th-century or branch-mint cabinet. Collector appeal: A premier choice for Seated Liberty type collectors, New Orleans specialists, and investors seeking high-end, CAC-approved 19th-century silver. This is an extraordinary opportunity to secure an investment-grade, pre–Civil War Seated Liberty Half Dollar with impeccable third-party credentials. Add this museum-caliber 1860-O to your collection while it’s available.