Hi Laurie,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

In 1847, a total of 140,750 Seated Liberty silver dollars were minted. All were minted in Philadelphia (there was no mint mark, as Philadelphia coins didn’t carry one at the time); the coin was designed by Christian Gobrecht and is made up of 90% silver and 10% copper. These coins are fairly scarce today, especially in high grades or with strong strikes, and can be quite valuable depending on condition.

According to the APMEX (the American Precious Metals Exchange), the value of this coin ranges from $472 for the coin in Good-4 rate to $26,433 for one in PR (Proof)-63.

Mearto can neither authenticate nor rate coins or other collectibles from photos but judging from the photos, this is probably worth between $475 and the next grade up: $525.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An 1847 Seated Liberty One-Dollar Coin
minted in Philadelphia
Depicting the seated Liberty on one side, the US Crest with Wingspread Eagle on the other side.
CONDITION: In circulated condition, ungraded
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$475-525*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia