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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6264
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Tall Date
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,210,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6252
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1846 50c Tall Date MS
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1846 50c Tall Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $36 – $16,800
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
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Worth: $35 – $45,600
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Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $35 – $24,000
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Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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Worth: $38 – $12,600
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Worth: $36 – $25,000
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Worth: $400 – $30,000
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Worth: $34 – $36,000
1846 50C Tall Date XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 51 in 45 (1 in 45+), 112 finer. CAC: 21 in 45, 30 finer (9/26). CDN: $...
$549
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 50 Cents, 1846. Philadelphia Mint. PCGS Genuine--Damage, EF Details.
$854
1846 50C Large Date AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 19 in 58, 32 finer (11/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$915
1846 50C Tall Date, WB-106, Die Pair 16, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,210,000....
$780
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-12. Rarity-3. Tall Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1846 50C Tall Date MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/7). ...
$2,160
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Tall Date. Fine-12 (ANACS). OH.
$168
1846 50C Tall Date MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/12). PCGS Population: (6/17). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$1,110
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-15. Rarity-3. Tall Date. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. OGH Doily.
$28,800
1846 50C Tall Date AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/62). NGC Census: (12/64). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$504
1846 50C Tall Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/193). NGC Census: (4/120). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$252
1846 50C Tall Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (17/46). PCGS Population: (25/37). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$576
50C 1846 TALL DATE. NGC MS61
$969
50C 1846 TALL DATE. NGC MS64
$4,112
1846 50C Tall Date Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/192). NGC Census: (1/116). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$182
1846 50C Tall Date VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/195). NGC Census: (2/116). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$126
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-12. Rarity-3. Tall Date. Repunched Date. VF-35 (PCGS).
$204
1846 50C Tall Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/119). NGC Census: (5/99). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$288
1846 50C Tall Date MS60 PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/29). PCGS Population: (0/14). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for ...
$793
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$21,150
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