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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:
6284
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Motto
Coin Date:
1866
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
744,900
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6319
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Coin Value History
1866 50c Motto MS
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1866 50c Motto MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, Die Pair 1, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,002
1866 50C Motto AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 55, 66 finer (4/26). CDN: $355 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 744,...
$1,037
1866 50C Motto VF35 ANACS. Mintage 744,900. ...
$203
1866 50C Motto AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 50, 89 finer (12/25). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 744,900....
$415
1866 50C Motto XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/151). Mintage 744,900. ...
$276
1866 50C Motto XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/107). Mintage 744,900. ...
$312
1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-4. Misplaced Date, 1 From Hand. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
50C 1866 MOTTO. PCGS MS63
$1,762
1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Misplaced Date. AU-53 (PCGS).
$780
1866 50C Motto AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (17/49). PCGS Population: (10/52). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 744...
$600
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 744,900. ...
$1,140
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS66 NGC. ...
$3,600
1866 50C Motto Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/229 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/134 and 0/2+). Mintage 744,900. ...
$61
1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Misplaced Date. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,440
1866 50c NGC VF30 (Motto)
$140
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS68 NGC. ...
$43,200
1866 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. AG-3 (NGC).
$45
1866 50C Motto MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,935
1866 50C Motto VF25 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (2/96). PCGS Population (1/138). Mintage: 744,900. N...
$118
1866 50C Motto MS67 ★ NGC. WB-102. ...
$28,200
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