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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:
6280
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1862
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:
1862
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
253,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6307
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Coin Value History
1862 50c MS
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1862 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$39,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $32,500 | $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 |
1862 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 55, 83 finer (11/25). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 253,000. ...
$854
1862 50C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 15 in 62, 46 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,150...
$3,360
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$720
1862 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$2,880
1862 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 253,000. ...
$456
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,080
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. MS-65 (NGC).
$4,560
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$660
1862 50c PCGS VG-10
$175
1862 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/54). PCGS Population: (19/103). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 253,000. ...
$576
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. AU-53 (ANACS).
$528
50C 1862 PCGS MS66 CAC
$15,275
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,020
1862 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,200
1862 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/65). PCGS Population: (12/159). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 253,000. ...
$264
1862 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/151). NGC Census: (3/66). Mintage: 253,000. ...
$235
1862 50C VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/66). PCGS Population (0/125). Mintage: 253,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$92
1862 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/113). NGC Census: (1/58). Mintage: 253,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$223
1862 50C MS67 NGC. CAC. ...
$28,200
1862 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/62). PCGS Population (0/108). Mintage: 253,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$153
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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