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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
6365
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1873-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
228,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6345
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1873-S 50c Arrows MS
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1873-S 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $33,500 | $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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1873-S 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 1, High R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$9,760
1873-S 50C Arrows VG10 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 10, 54 finer (4/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 228,000....
$248
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-1. Rarity-3+. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$528
1873-S 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/64). Mintage 228,000. ...
$1,020
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3+. Arrows. VF-35 (NGC).
$456
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3+. Arrows. EF-45 (NGC).
$720
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-1. Rarity-3+. VG-8 (PCGS).
$192
1873-S 50C Arrows VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/43). PCGS Population: (4/93). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 22...
$288
1873-S 50C Arrows AU55 ANACS. Mintage 228,000. ...
$1,050
50C 1873-S ARROWS. PCGS MS65
$27,025
1873-S 50C Arrows AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/9). PCGS Population: (5/7). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 22...
$3,360
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. VF-20 (PCGS).
$264
1873-S 50C Arrows AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/29). NGC Census: (4/25). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU...
$690
1873-S 50C Arrows VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/77). NGC Census: (1/40). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF...
$384
1873-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. MS-64 (NGC).
$14,400
1873-S 50C Arrows AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/22). PCGS Population: (8/20). Mintage 228,000. ...
$720
1873-S 50C Arrows F15 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/31). PCGS Population (2/41). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$322
1873-S 50C Arrows G6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/33). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$75
1873-S 50C Arrows AG3 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/33). PCGS Population (0/40). Mintage: 228,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$48
1873-S 50C Arrows MS61 NGC. A scarce coin in all grades, this specimen shows light golden and russet patination on both sid...
$2,760
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