This is an 1844 Seated Liberty Half Dollar, designed by Christian Gobrecht. The obverse features the figure of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole with a Phrygian cap, surrounded by thirteen stars with the date 1844 below. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast, holding an olive branch and arrows, with the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the denomination 'HALF DOL.' This coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) and is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The numismatic grade is Fine. This coin exhibits significant, even wear consistent with its 'Fine' numismatic grade. High points of the design, such as Liberty's head, breast, and knee, and the eagle's feathers, are worn smooth. The date and lettering are fully legible. The coin has a dark, consistent patina. There are no visible major scratches, rim dings, or evidence of harsh cleaning in the provided images. As a pre-Civil War U.S. silver coin, it holds historical and numismatic interest. Inventory # 106.