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Designed by Christian Gobrecht, the Seated Liberty image was depicted on multiple coins, last but not least the half dollar. It pictured Liberty sitting with a heraldic shield on one side, and an eagle very similar to that on the early half dollar coins on the reverse.
From 1853 until 1855, and again from 1873 until 1874, arrows were placed on either side of the date, and rays were added to the reverse in 1853. This caused a reduction in the weight of the coin. Drapery was added underneath Liberty’s elbow after the first year. Early Seated Liberty Half Dollars without this drapery are sought-after by collectors.
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