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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:
374412
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
US Mint Issue
Variety 2:
W-01
Coin Date:
1861-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,532,633
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
572146
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Coin Value History
1861-O 50c US Mint Issue, W-01 MS
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1861-O 50c US Mint Issue, W-01 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
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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
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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
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1861-O 50C WB-101, USA Issue, Die Pair 1, R.5, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/22 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). G...
$114
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, USA Issue, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). AU50...
$1,080
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 8, R.2 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. EX: S.S. Republic. Mintage 2,532,633....
$456
1861-O 50C WB-101, W-10, R.4, CSA Issue -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Includes S.S. Republic woode...
$660
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 7, R.2 MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,880
1861-O 50C WB-101 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/0). MS62. Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$1,050
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,980
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/216). NGC Census: (24/166). Mintage 2,532,633....
$780
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.3 MS65 NGC. ...
$4,465
1861-O 50C WB-101 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$764
Three-Piece S.S. Republic New Orleans Half Dollar Set. (Total: 3 Coins) ... (Total: 3 coins)
$1,292
1861-O 50C WB-101, W-07, R.2. AU58 PCGS. Louisiana Issue. Original bronze-gold toning with iridescent colors on the reverse...
$1,116
Three-Coin 1861-O 50C Die Progression Set NGC. ... (Total: 3 coins)
$2,280
1861-O 50C Louisiana Issue, WB-101, W-07 -- SS Republic Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. SS Republic Wooden box, COA and informati...
$329
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 8, R.2 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. ...
$552
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,995
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,880
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 8, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$676
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$470
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