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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:
74068
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Motto on Reverse
Variety 2:
1866-1891
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6423
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 PR [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1292_3615-0.20200716232032885.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4210-0.20200701022427487.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1884 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, JD-1, R.2 ...
$3,904
1889 50C PR65 NGC. CAC. JD-1, R.2. ...
$2,806
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3, PR67+ PCGS. CAC. WB-101, JD-1, R.3. ...
$15,860
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$854
1880 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: 92 in 64 (2 in 64+), 67 finer. CAC: 19 in 64, 20 finer (5/26). CDN: $...
$2,135
1891 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 61, 217 finer (6/26). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600. ...
$915
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No Arrows. Close 3. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,464
1866 50C Motto -- Questionable Surfaces -- CACG Details. Proof. Mintage 725. ...
$1,586
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,342
1882 50C PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 35, 337 finer (11/25). Mintage 1,100. ...
$946
1890 50C PR58 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 58, 161 finer (12/25). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 590....
$976
1869 50C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 53, 224 finer (11/25). Mintage 600....
$732
1884 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 55, 209 finer (11/25). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 875. ...
$793
1879 50C PR50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/417). Mintage 1,100. ...
$660
1886 50C PR68 NGC....
$13,200
1880 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. Proof-45 (PCGS).
$552
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-25 (PCGS).
$432
1879 50C PR40 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/355). NGC Census: (0/262). Mintage: 1,100. From the Dick Osburn Collection. ...
$423
1868 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (NGC).
$3,840
1871 50C PR65 PCGS. JD-2, R.3. ...
$3,416
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