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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:
6506
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6439
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1878 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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Worth: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,342
1878 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 65, 11 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 800. ...
$2,196
1878 50C PR66 PCGS. WB-101....
$3,360
1878 50C PR64+ NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (11/4). Mintage 800. ...
$1,380
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$780
1878 50C PR67 NGC....
$4,560
1878 50C PR62 PCGS. A brilliant proof showing bold contrast between the mirrored fields and frosted devices. Housed in a pr...
$1,380
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$960
1878 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/219). NGC Census: (0/156). Mintage 800. ...
$540
$1,150
1878 50C PR68 NGC. CAC. WB-101. ...
$35,250
$805
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,560
1878 50C PR65+ NGC. NGC Census: (22/15 and 1/1+). PCGS Population: (17/8 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6...
$1,860
1878 50C PR66 PCGS....
$3,840
1878 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/25). NGC Census: (58/38). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 800. ...
$1,320
1878 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/151). PCGS Population (18/165). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$690
1878 50C PR67 PCGS. ...
$9,988
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation.
$1,320
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$458
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