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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6225
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Capped Bust
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1 or 2 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
7+
PCGS #:
6227
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Request Pricing1818 50c PR
Worth: $24,000 – $150,000
1820 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $72,000
1821 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $180,000
1822 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
1823 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Worth: $155,000 – $155,000
1825 50c PR
Worth: $35,000 – $108,000
1826 50c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $102,000
1827 50c PR
Worth: $40,000 – $312,000
1829 50c PR
Worth: $45,000 – $120,000
1830 50c PR
Worth: $36,000 – $96,000
1831 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $102,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Worth: $30,000 – $480,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
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