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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:
6298
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,377,600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6358
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Coin Value History
1878 50c MS
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1878 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $18,000 | $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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1878 50C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 23 in 62, 67 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,200 ...
$1,464
1878 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 8 in 50, 102 finer (3/26). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,378,400. ...
$415
1878 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 58 (2 in 58+), 95 finer (11/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$854
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-25 (PCGS).
$168
1878 50C AU55 ANACS. Mintage 1,378,400. ...
$336
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,160
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-66 (PCGS). CMQ.
$7,200
1878 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (3/133). PCGS Population: (5/242). CDN: $102 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,3...
$124
1878 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. Eric P. Newman Collection. NGC Census: (4/110). PCGS Population: (15/184). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for...
$180
1878 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (10/78). PCGS Population: (16/134). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,378,40...
$312
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$132
1878 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$38,400
1878 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/157). NGC Census: (10/89). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,...
$456
1878 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/256). NGC Census: (0/121). Mintage 1,378,400. ...
$40
1878 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/183 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (3/98 and 0/2+). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35...
$144
1878 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/105). PCGS Population: (4/209). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mint...
$94
1878 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/35). NGC Census: (10/22). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$1,080
1878 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (7/40). PCGS Population: (3/70). Mintage 1,378,400. ...
$470
1878 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/170). NGC Census: (2/92). Mintage: 1,378,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$84
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