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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:
6533
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1887
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:
1887
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
710
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6448
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Coin Value History
1887 50c PR
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1887 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
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
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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
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,200
1887 50C PR62+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/149 and 1/8+). Mintage 710. ...
$1,440
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler.
$2,760
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$16,800
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (NGC).
$3,360
1887 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/12). NGC Census: (20/19). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 710. ...
$2,280
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$840
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$900
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-55 (PCGS).
$480
1887 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-60 (PCGS).
$1,000
1887 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/102). Mintage 710. ...
$1,080
1887 50C PR62 ANACS. Mintage 710. ...
$900
1887 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,360
50C 1887 PCGS PR67+ CAC
$15,275
50C 1887 NGC PR66
$2,174
1887 50C PR65 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$564
1887 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$690
1887 50C --Artificial Toning--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (2/118). PCGS Population (7/166). Mintage: 710. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$805
1887 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/99 and 1/7+). NGC Census: (33/79 and 0/0+). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63...
$1,320
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