Seated Liberty Dollars
(1794 - Current)
The Seated Liberty Dollar was introduced in 1840, marking the return of regular silver dollar production after a long hiatus following the Draped Bust series. Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock holding a shield and liberty pole, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield.
These dollars were struck in the standardized 90% silver and 10% copper composition, weighing 26.73 grams. Over its production span, the series saw several modifications, including the addition of the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” to the reverse beginning in 1866.
Mintages were often limited, as many silver dollars were exported or melted. Carson City issues from the early 1870s are particularly popular with collectors. Production ended in 1873 with the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, making the Seated Liberty Dollar the final regular-issue silver dollar before the introduction of the Trade Dollar.
Check out dates & mintages for Seated Liberty Dollars, below.Business Strikes
Type 1, No Motto
1840 | 61,005
1841 | 173,000
1842 | 184,618
1843 | 165,100
1844 | 20,000
1845 | 24,500
1846 | 110,600
1846-O | 59,000
1847 | 140,750
1848 | 15,000
1849 | 62,600
1850 | 7,500
1850-O | 40,000
1851 | 1,300
1852 | 1,100
1853 | 46,110
1854 | 33,140
1855 | 26,000
1856 | 63,500
1857 | 94,000
1859 | 255,700
1859-O | 360,000
1859-S | 20,000
1860 | 217,600
1860-O | 515,000
1861 | 77,500
1862 | 11,540
1863 | 27,200
1864 | 30,700
1865 | 46,500
Type 2, With Motto
1866 | 48,900
1867 | 46,900
1868 | 162,100
1869 | 423,700
1870 | 415,000
1870-CC | 11,758
1870-S | 12
1871 | 1,073,800
1871-CC | 1,376
1872 | 1,105,500
1872-CC | 3,150
1872-S | 9,000
1873 | 293,000
1873-CC | 2,300
1873-S | 700
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