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1860-S 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.36 oz +0.05%
$21.94
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1860-S 50c MS
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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: 6345
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1860
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 12.44 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.36 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 30.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1860-S
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 472,000
Coinage Type: Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years: 1839-1866
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6301
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.36 oz +0.05%
$21.94
GSID:6345 PCGS:6301 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1860-S 50c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $11,000 $1,234
MS64 - $9,500 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234

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1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Large S. Fine-15 (PCGS).
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Large S. Fine-15 (PCGS).
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Sold 9/9/2026
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1860-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 53, 58 finer (11/25). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 472,000. ...
1860-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 53, 58 finer (11/25). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 472,000. ...
$586
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1860-S 50C AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 11 in 50, 81 finer (10/25). CDN: $450...
1860-S 50C AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 11 in 50, 81 finer (10/25). CDN: $450...
$780
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1860-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 472,000....
1860-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 472,000....
$990
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1860-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/218). Mintage 472,000. ...
$159
Sold 6/17/2025
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$384
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1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Medium S. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
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$456
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1860-S 50C Medium S, WB-102, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Soft, satiny luster displays ivory-white color with hints of gold ...
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1860-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/173). NGC Census: (0/73). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 472,000...
1860-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/173). NGC Census: (0/73). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 472,000...
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1860-S 50C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/140). NGC Census: (2/65). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF...
1860-S 50C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/140). NGC Census: (2/65). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF... CAC approved
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1860-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/143). NGC Census: (1/65). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
1860-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/143). NGC Census: (1/65). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
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1860-S 50C VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/103). NGC Census: (1/64). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
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