The 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar was minted during the heart of the Civil War, when the Union’s economy was under extraordinary strain from financing the war effort while simultaneously maintaining industrial production and agricultural output. This particular piece from the depths of the US Civil War features a PF65 grade and a cameo designation. Now, the 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is in PR65 condition with a cameo designation for its proof visuals. The coin has bright, nearly untoned surfaces with a satin luster and a silver-gray color that enhances the design motifs. The reverse side has a similar, pale silver-gray with a subdued satin luster and gentle, even shading on the devices. The cameo contrast of frosted designs and mirrored fields makes this rare piece stand out. It is one of only 460 ever made.
The obverse of the 1863 Proof Seated Liberty Dollar features an image of Liberty in a seated pose. In this design, Liberty is shown sitting on a rock while holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap in her left hand as she gazes to her right. Her right hand rests at her side, placed against the shield of the United States.
On the reverse of the 1863 Proof Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is the traditional heraldic eagle design. This image depicts a front-facing American bald eagle looking to its right. The eagle holds the US national shield and grasps the arrows of war along with the olive branch of peace in its talons.
The federal government had suspended specie payments in late 1861, issuing unbacked paper “greenbacks” that circulated at a discount to gold, creating a dual monetary system where gold coins largely disappeared from circulation through hoarding. Despite wartime disruption, Northern industry thrived on military contracts, and the Union’s financial innovations—including the first income tax, national banking system, and government bonds—helped sustain the economy even as inflation eroded the purchasing power of paper currency.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with 90% silver coins at 800-276-6508. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.
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The 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar was minted during the heart of the Civil War, when the Union’s economy was under extraordinary strain from financing the war effort while simultaneously maintaining industrial production and agricultural output. This particular piece from the depths of the US Civil War features a PF65 grade and a cameo designation. Now, the 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is available online at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is in PR65 condition with a cameo designation for its proof visuals. The coin has bright, nearly untoned surfaces with a satin luster and a silver-gray color that enhances the design motifs. The reverse side has a similar, pale silver-gray with a subdued satin luster and gentle, even shading on the devices. The cameo contrast of frosted designs and mirrored fields makes this rare piece stand out. It is one of only 460 ever made.
The obverse of the 1863 Proof Seated Liberty Dollar features an image of Liberty in a seated pose. In this design, Liberty is shown sitting on a rock while holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap in her left hand as she gazes to her right. Her right hand rests at her side, placed against the shield of the United States.
On the reverse of the 1863 Proof Seated Liberty Dollar Coin is the traditional heraldic eagle design. This image depicts a front-facing American bald eagle looking to its right. The eagle holds the US national shield and grasps the arrows of war along with the olive branch of peace in its talons.
The federal government had suspended specie payments in late 1861, issuing unbacked paper “greenbacks” that circulated at a discount to gold, creating a dual monetary system where gold coins largely disappeared from circulation through hoarding. Despite wartime disruption, Northern industry thrived on military contracts, and the Union’s financial innovations—including the first income tax, national banking system, and government bonds—helped sustain the economy even as inflation eroded the purchasing power of paper currency.
JM Bullion customer service is available to assist you with 90% silver coins at 800-276-6508. Our team is also available online through our web chat and email address.