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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6294
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1874
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,359,600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6346
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Coin Value History
1874 50c Arrows MS
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1874 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
1874 50C Large Arrows, WB-102, MS64+ NGC. ...
$2,806
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$85
1874 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 45, 404 finer (1/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,...
$464
1874 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 40, 489 finer (11/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,...
$293
1874 50C Arrows AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 47 in 55, 218 finer (12/25). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,360,30...
$537
1874 50C Large Arrows, WB-102, MS65 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. MS-66 (NGC).
$13,200
1874 50C Arrows AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (33/255). Mintage 2,360,300. ...
$396
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. VF-35 (PCGS).
$144
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,140
1874 50C Small Arrows, WB-101, MS61 NGC....
$1,170
1874 50C Arrows AU50 ANACS. Mintage 2,360,300. ...
$600
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. AU-58 (NGC).
$630
1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. VF-30 (PCGS).
$96
1874 50c NGC VF Details (Arrows Bent)
$60
1874 50c NGC F12 (Arrows)
$115
1874 50C Arrows MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$72,000
1874 50C Arrows Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/574). NGC Census: (0/372). CDN: $68 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mint...
$77
1874 50C Arrows VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/362). PCGS Population: (12/533). VF25. Mintage 2,360,300. From The Poulos Fa...
$121
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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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