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Catalog Information
GSID:
60120
Coin Date:
1880
Denomination:
$50
Mint Location:
Washington D.C.
PCGS #:
161
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Bank Note Value History
1880 $50 (Fr. 161)
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1880 $50 (Fr. 161)
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Greensheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greensheet Value (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $44,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $38,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1862 $1 Seal Type 2, No Monogram (Fr. 16)
Worth: $175 – $30,000
1862 $1 Seal Type 2, With Monogram (Fr. 16a)
Worth: $160 – $10,000
1862 $1 Seal Type 2, With Patent Date (Fr. 16b)
Worth: $220 – $3,800
1862 $1 Seal Type 2, No Patent Date (Fr. 16c)
Worth: $225 – $14,500
1862 $1 Seal Type 2, No Monogram, Patent Date (Fr. 16d)
Worth: $1,000 – $7,000
1862 $1 Seal Type 1 (Fr. 17)
Worth: $4,000 – $36,500
1862 $1 Seal Type 2 (Fr. 17a)
Worth: $125 – $28,000
1862 $1 Seal Type 1, No Monogram, Patent Date (Fr. 17b)
1862 $1 Seal Type 2 (Fr. 17c)
Worth: $275 – $1,700
1862 $1 Seal Type 1 (Fr. 17d)
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1869 $1 (Fr. 18)
Worth: $105 – $20,000
1874 $1 (Fr. 19)
Worth: $120 – $20,000
1875 $1 (Fr. 20)
Worth: $90 – $6,500
1875 $1 (Fr. 21)
Worth: $500 – $9,000
1875 $1 (Fr. 22)
Worth: $600 – $23,000
Fr. 161. 1880 $50 Legal Tender Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
$40,800
Fr. 161. 1880 $50 Legal Tender Note. PCGS Banknote Choice Uncirculated 64 PPQ.
$20,400
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 20....
$4,800
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ....
$28,800
Fr. 161. 1880 $50 Legal Tender Note. PMG Very Fine 30.
$6,600
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Very Fine 35....
$12,600
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Banknote Gem Unc 65 PPQ....
$21,600
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 25. ...
$5,280
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. ...
$9,600
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Very Good 8. ...
$1,500
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Extremely Fine 40. ...
$7,200
Fr. 161 $50 1880
$17,250
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. ...
$24,150
Fr. 161. 1880 $50 Legal Tender Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
$32,400
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. ...
$18,000
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Very Fine 20. ...
$5,581
Friedberg 161 (W-2810). 1880 $50 Legal Tender Note. PCGS Currency Superb Gem New 67 PPQ.
$36,000
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Very Fine 30. ...
$7,200
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PMG Choice Very Fine 35 EPQ. ...
$9,000
Fr. 161 $50 1880 Legal Tender PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. ...
$22,800
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