Seated Liberty Coins

Christian Gobrecht’s Seated Liberty design spanned most US silver from 1836-1891, a 19th-century type-set staple.

Years:: 1872-1872
Denominations:: $1
Designer:: Christian Gobrecht
In catalog:: 1

Seated Liberty coins in the catalog

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1872 Seated Liberty Dollar

$1 · Classic · Christian Gobrecht

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