1842 Seated Liberty Dollar - VF Details (Cleaned/Scratches)
Add an impressive piece of early American silver coinage to your collection with this 1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar in Very Fine (VF) Details condition. Struck from 90% silver and 10% copper, the Liberty Seated Dollar is a substantial and highly collectible 19th-century U.S. silver coin, with the 1842 issue dating to the early years of the series.
Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a liberty pole topped with a cap while resting beside a Union shield inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOL.
In Very Fine (VF) Details condition, this coin retains strong overall definition despite moderate circulation wear. Liberty's figure, gown, shield, date, eagle, and surrounding lettering remain clearly visible, providing excellent historic character for a coin from the 1840s.
This example has been designated Cleaned/Scratches, indicating that its original surfaces have been altered through cleaning and that noticeable scratches are present. These impairments prevent the coin from receiving a straight numerical grade but provide collectors with a more accessible opportunity to own an early Liberty Seated Silver Dollar with strong remaining detail.
Photo Disclaimer: The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an 1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar – VF Details (Cleaned/Scratches), but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, surface appearance, cleaning characteristics, placement and severity of scratches, and overall appearance consistent with the stated Details condition.
