The low mintages of the 1880s date Seated Liberty half dollars were a consequence of The Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which mandated most silver bullion be used to mint vast quantities of Morgan dollars. Speculators and coin dealers were quick to recognize the low half dollar production and many coins were put aside in Mint State condition, thereby keeping prices reasonable for collectors today. The present coin is primarily white and mildly prooflike, with no distractions. - Liberty Seated Half Dollar
