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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:
6347
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
Coin Date:
1861-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
939,500
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6306
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Coin Value History
1861-S 50c MS
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1861-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1861-S 50C Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 939,500. ...
$139
1861-S 50C Large S, W-101, Die Pair 8, R.6, MS63 NGC. ...
$5,368
1861-S 50C MS62 NGC. Housed in a Generation 3 fatty holder. NGC Census: 6 in 62, 25 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid f...
$2,400
1861-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 58, 32 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 939,500....
$2,640
1861-S 50C XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 939,500....
$588
1861-S 50C SS Republic, Shipwreck Effect, NGC. Mintage 939,500....
$1,680
1861-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/66). Mintage 939,500. ...
$1,140
1861-S 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/103). Mintage 939,500. ...
$228
1861-S 50C VF30 ANACS. Mintage 939,500. ...
$129
1861-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Large S. MS-64 (NGC).
$3,600
1861-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/122). NGC Census: (10/88). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 939,5...
$360
1861-S 50C AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/79). NGC Census: (9/62). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 939...
$2,040
1861-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/201). NGC Census: (0/111). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 939,5...
$164
1861-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/87 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (4/69 and 0/0+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$787
1861-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/188). NGC Census: (3/107). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 939,5...
$180
1861-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-2. Large S. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,680
50C 1861-S PCGS MS66 CAC
$30,550
1861-S 50C MS65 NGC. CAC. WB-101. ...
$17,625
1861-S 50C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/78). PCGS Population (2/101). Mintage: 939,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$50
1861-S 50C G6 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/63). PCGS Population (1/55). Mintage: 939,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$39
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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