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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6287
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
795,300
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6325
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Coin Value History
1869 50c MS
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1869 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $30,000 | $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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1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
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Worth: $35 – $45,600
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Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
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Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
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1843 50c MS
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1869 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 45, 208 finer (6/26). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 795,300. ...
$342
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$268
1869 50C AU55 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 43 in 55, 112 finer (6/26). CDN: $450 ...
$732
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. AU-53 (PCGS).
$537
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-4. MS-64 (CACG).
$5,124
1869 50C MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 18 in 61, 59 finer (4/26). CDN: $900 W...
$1,464
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$312
1869 50C XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 795,300....
$174
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-4. MS-63 (CACG).
$1,560
1869 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/83 and 0/0+). Mintage 795,300. ...
$780
1869 50C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 795,300. ...
$360
1869 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/39). NGC Census: (11/26). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 795,300....
$1,320
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. MS-66 (NGC).
$16,800
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. VF-30 (PCGS).
$288
1869 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/166). PCGS Population: (3/333). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 795,300. ...
$154
1869 50c PCGS AG-03
$39
50C 1869 PCGS MS65
$10,575
1869 50C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/69). NGC Census: (3/40). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Minta...
$600
1869 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. VF-35 (PCGS).
$106
1869 50C VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/106). PCGS Population (2/181). Mintage: 795,300. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$43
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