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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6350
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1864
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
Coin Date:
1864-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
658,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6312
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Coin Value History
1864-S 50c MS
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1864-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$464
1864-S 50C -- Cleaned -- Breen-4919, ANACS. VG 8 Details. Mintage 658,000....
$144
1864-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 25, 199 finer (11/25). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 658,000...
$317
1864-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 48 in 30, 152 finer (12/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 658,000...
$331
1864-S 50C AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 658,000....
$840
1864-S 50C Large S, Type One Reverse, WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.2, MS63 ANACS. Late die state, with a weak die clash and partia...
$5,520
1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Small Wide Broken S. VG-10 (PCGS).
$216
1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Small Wide Broken S. AU-50 (PCGS).
$900
1864-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/230). Mintage 658,000. ...
$228
1864-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/127). Mintage 658,000. ...
$384
1864-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/55). Mintage 658,000. ...
$660
1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-4. Small Thin S. EF-40 (PCGS).
$504
1864-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (17/15). Mintage 658,000. ...
$1,500
1864-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/210). NGC Census: (4/86). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 658,000...
$228
1864-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-2. Type I Reverse, Large S. MS-66 (NGC).
$22,800
1864-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (2/14). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Mi...
$2,160
1864-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/33). NGC Census: (0/30). Mintage 658,000. ...
$764
1864-S 50C -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Fine Details. NGC Census: (2/48). PCGS Population (2/89). Mintage: 658,000. Num...
$55
1864-S 50C --Corroded--ICG. AG3 Details. WB-104. NGC Census: (0/37). PCGS Population (0/43). Mintage: 658,000. Numismedia W...
$15
1864-S 50C --Bent--ICG. Good 4 Details. WB-103. NGC Census: (0/37). PCGS Population (0/43). Mintage: 658,000. Numismedia W...
$21
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
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]
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: $34 – $42,000
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
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