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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6371
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1876
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
Coin Date:
1876-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,528,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6354
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Coin Value History
1876-S 50c MS
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1876-S 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$15,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,500 | $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 |
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1876-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 17 in 62, 80 finer (12/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,528,000....
$793
1873-S 50C VF30 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,528,000....
$336
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-36. Rarity-3. Very Small S. EF-40 (PCGS).
$216
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-37. Rarity-3. Very Small S, Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,960
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$216
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-25. Rarity-3. Very Small S. AU-58 (PCGS).
$408
1876-S 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/59). Mintage 4,528,000. ...
$960
1876-S 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (30/13). Mintage 4,528,000. ...
$1,620
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$336
1876-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/216). Mintage 4,528,000. ...
$336
1876-S 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/446). NGC Census: (0/274). Mintage 4,528,000. ...
$52
1876-S 50c PCGS AU50
$320
1876-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/231). NGC Census: (13/161). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,52...
$336
50C 1876-S PCGS MS66 CAC
$8,225
1876-S 50C Type One Reverse MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (14/87). PCGS Population: (11/139). CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$384
1876-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. WB-42. Rarity-6. Very Small S, Repunched Mintmark. VF-35 (PCGS).
$840
1876-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/367). NGC Census: (3/226). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 4...
$51
1876-S 50C VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/156). PCGS Population (1/231). Mintage: 4,528,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$53
1876-S 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/142). PCGS Population (0/186). Mintage: 4,528,000. Numismedia Ws...
$16
1876-S 50c NGC MS60
$438
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