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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:
6515
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
975
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6442
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1881 50c PR
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1881 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
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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
1881 50C PR64 NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.2. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. PCGS Population: 80 in 64, 51 finer. CAC: 14 in 6...
$4,392
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$854
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-101. Proof-63 (NGC). CAC.
$2,684
1881 50C PR67 PCGS. WB-101. ...
$6,710
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-66 (NGC). CAC.
$5,040
1881 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/322). Mintage 975. ...
$660
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$780
1881 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/18). Mintage 975. ...
$1,620
1881 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (6/235). PCGS Population: (11/304). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 975. ...
$690
1881 50c PCGS Proof 62
$1,100
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-53 (PCGS).
$528
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-25 (PCGS).
$432
1881 50C PR68 NGC. WB-101. ...
$8,519
$700
1881 50C
$310
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
$1,116
1881 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 63 (1 in 63+), 130 finer (12/25). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintag...
$1,464
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-67 (NGC).
$4,560
1881 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC....
$5,160
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