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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:
72418
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.36 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Motto on Reverse
Variety 2:
1866-1891
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6318
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 MS [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1839-50c-obv-ha.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864-50c-pcgs-67-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $45,600
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1889 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 6, 292 finer (10/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 12,00...
$532
1870-S 50C Fine 15 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,004,000. ...
$214
1876-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 53, 261 finer (10/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,528,...
$342
1877 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 45, 412 finer (10/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 8,304,51...
$268
1877-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 55, 484 finer (10/26). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,356,...
$512
1877-CC 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 10, 536 finer (9/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,420,...
$256
1876 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 41 in 61, 160 finer (9/26). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 8,419,150. ...
$537
1876-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 30, 450 finer (9/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,528,0...
$171
1890 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 8, 206 finer (9/26). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 12,000. ...
$390
1889 50C AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 10 in 50, 177 finer (6/26). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 12,00...
$3,172
1890 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 35, 170 finer (6/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,007
1889 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 4, 294 finer (6/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 12,000...
$427
1889 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 25, 240 finer (6/26). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 12,000. ...
$921
1888 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 12, 266 finer (6/26). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 12,...
$641
1888 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 20, 249 finer (8/26). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 12,001. ...
$641
1869-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 40, 88 finer (6/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 656,000....
$439
1872-CC 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 2, 388 finer (8/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 25...
$293
1879 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 62, 188 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,800. ...
$1,586
1882 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 63, 55 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,400. ...
$2,196
1877-S 50C Type One Reverse, Micro S, WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 5,356,000. ...
$702
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