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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
6272
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1854
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:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1854
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,982,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6279
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Coin Value History
1854 50c Arrows MS
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1854 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1854 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 40, 615 finer (6/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,...
$232
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$207
1854 50C Arrows AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$281
1854 50C Arrows AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 81 in 55, 273 finer (4/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,982,00...
$439
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. MS-62 (NGC).
$960
1854 50C Arrows, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 2,982,000....
$312
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. VF-30 (PCGS).
$216
1854 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$240
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. AU-58 (PCGS).
$408
1854 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (7/7). Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$3,960
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. MS-61 (NGC).
$720
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-101. Obverse Struck Thru. MS-66 (NGC).
$8,400
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-101. MS-65 (NGC).
$5,640
1854 50C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/739). NGC Census: (3/594). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,...
$104
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$120
1854 50C Arrows VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/682). NGC Census: (11/553). CDN: $84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage ...
$124
50C 1854 ARROWS. PCGS MS63
$1,351
1854 50C Arrows VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/476). PCGS Population: (31/559). VF35. Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$74
1854 50C Arrows Poor 1 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/496). PCGS Population: (1/566). Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$51
1854 50C Arrows MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/127). PCGS Population (5/98). Mintage: 2,982,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$446
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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