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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:
6289
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,203,600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6330
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Coin Value History
1871 50c MS
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1871 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Misplaced Date. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$216
1871 50C -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. Mintage 1,204,560. ...
$154
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$216
1871 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/79). Mintage 1,204,560. ...
$552
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,620
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,020
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. MS-64 (NGC).
$1,680
1871 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (30/149). PCGS Population: (54/188). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,204,5...
$222
1871 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/241). NGC Census: (7/178). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,204,5...
$159
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Misplaced Date, Repunched Date. AU-55 (NGC).
$480
1871 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (17/103). PCGS Population: (22/129). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,204,5...
$408
1871 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/269 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (9/162 and 0/1+). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$104
1871 50C MS61 PCGS Gold Shield. PCGS Population: (11/56 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (9/49 and 0/0+). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for pr...
$720
1871 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/267). NGC Census: (2/158). Mintage 1,204,560. From The E.B. Strickland Colle...
$89
1871 50C MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,112
1871 50C -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/124). PCGS Population (0/145). Mintage: 1,204,560. N...
$28
1871 50C MS60--Improperly Cleaned--NCS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is ...
$274
1871 Fine12--Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details....
$38
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Unc Details--Holed (NGC).
$168
1871 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/159). Mintage 1,204,560. ...
$288
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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