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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:
6542
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
590
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6451
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1890 50c PR
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1890 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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
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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
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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
1890 50C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 58, 161 finer (12/25). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 590....
$976
1890 50C PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$11,400
1890 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/156). Mintage 590. ...
$1,200
1890 50C PR66 NGC....
$3,840
1890 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/24 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (33/27 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,920
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,320
50C 1890 PCGS PR64+ CAC
$1,939
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$576
1890 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/200). NGC Census: (4/154). PR61. Mintage 590. From The Dick Osburn Collectio...
$612
1890 50C PR60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/212 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (0/159 and 0/1+). PR60. Mintage 590....
$630
1890 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. Proof, Net PR55. Deeply reflective fields offer a mild contrast with the exquisitely struck motif...
$489
1890 50C PR68 NGC. Ex: P. Kaufman. The penultimate issue ...
$14,375
1890 50C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/155). PCGS Population: (0/221). Mintage 590. ...
$720
1890 50C PR67 NGC....
$4,080
1890 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/154). NGC Census: (13/140). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. M...
$900
1890 50C PR66 PCGS....
$3,480
1890 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/25). NGC Census: (33/27). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 590. ...
$1,600
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$960
1890 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/44). NGC Census: (44/58). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64. M...
$1,140
1890 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/154). PCGS Population: (12/198). PR61. Mintage 590. ...
$660
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