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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:
6263
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
6/Horizontal 6
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,210,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6254
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1846 50c 6/Horizontal 6 MS
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1846 50c 6/Horizontal 6 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $18,000 | $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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$1,647
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$3,600
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6, Medium Date, WB-104, FS-301, Die Pair 7, R.3, AU53 PCGS. The 1846/Horizontal 6 has achieved a...
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1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6, Medium Date, WB-104, FS-301, Die Pair 7, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 10 in 30, 56 finer ...
$1,560
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6, Medium Date, WB-1, FS-301, Die Pair 7, R.3, AU50 PCGS. FS-301 is a scarce Guide Book vari...
$2,880
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. Medium Date. 6/Horizontal 6. Good-6 (PCGS).
$480
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/32). Mintage 2,200,000. ...
$2,400
1846 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. Medium Date. 6/Horizontal 6. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,800
50C 1846 6/HORIZONTAL 6. NGC MS65
$12,338
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/32). PCGS Population: (1/55). Mintage 2,200,000. From The E.B....
$780
1846 50C 6/Horizontal 6 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/57). NGC Census: (0/38). Mintage: 2,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$306
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6, WB-104, FS-301, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,050
1846 50C 6/HORIZ 6 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (0/37). Mintage: 2,200,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$1,093
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 AU58 NGC. WB-104, FS-301. ...
$2,702
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 MS61 NGC. WB-104, FS-301. ...
$3,290
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 MS63 PCGS. CAC. WB-104, FS-301. ...
$8,625
1846 50C 6 Over Horizontal 6 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/40). NGC Census: (0/33). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$184
1846 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. 6/Horizontal 6. Medium Date. VG (NGC).
$279
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$460
$9,775
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