The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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:
6265
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1847
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
Coin Date:
1847
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,156,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6257
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$39,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
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Worth: $35 – $45,600
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-11. Rarity-3. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$732
1847 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 27 in 58, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,156,000....
$690
1847 50C AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,156,000....
$660
1847 50C AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,156,000....
$408
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1847 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/85). Mintage 1,156,000. ...
$384
1847 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/137). Mintage 1,156,000. ...
$312
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$240
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. MS-65 (PCGS).
$6,600
1847 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/14). NGC Census: (7/8). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,156,00...
$4,320
1847 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/122). PCGS Population: (7/199). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,156,000...
$169
1847 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/122). PCGS Population: (2/208). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,156,000...
$124
1847 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/189). NGC Census: (2/116). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,1...
$107
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,140
1847 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-60 (PCGS).
$540
$155
1847 50C MS67 NGC. ...
$20,700
1847 50C G6 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/69). PCGS Population (0/68). Mintage: 1,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$33
1847 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/21). PCGS Population (2/25). Mintage: 1,156,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin ...
$698
1847 50c NGC MS64 ex: Eliasberg
$2,703
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