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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:
6374
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
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:
1877-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,356,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6357
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Coin Value History
1877-S 50c MS
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1877-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $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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1877-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 53, 558 finer (6/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,356,0...
$293
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF-40 (PCGS).
$317
1877-S 50C XF45 NGC. CAC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green-Eric P. Newman Collection. Type Two Reverse. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. ...
$317
1877-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 73 in 55, 479 finer (3/26). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,356,0...
$366
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. WB-35. Rarity-3. Very Small S. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$690
1877-S 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,356,000. ...
$207
1877-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 35, 796 finer (12/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 5,356,0...
$177
1877-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 64 (3 in 64+), 73 finer (1/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag...
$1,220
1877-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 65 (5 in 65+), 31 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,952
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-Unlisted. MS-61 (PCGS).
$600
1877-S 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (18/601). Mintage 5,356,000. ...
$164
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
$900
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-3. Rarity-3. Micro S. AU-58 (PCGS).
$600
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-30. Rarity-3. Type II Reverse, Very Small S. MS-66 (PCGS).
$3,120
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-27. Rarity-4. Type II Reverse, Very Small S. MS-67 (NGC).
$7,200
1877-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-2. Rarity-3. Micro S. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH.
$840
1877-S 50C MS60 ANACS. Mintage 5,356,000. ...
$408
1877-S 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/634). NGC Census: (2/485). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$21
1877-S 50C Poor 1 NGC. NGC Census: (1/445). PCGS Population (3/574). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$25
1877-S 50C VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/376). PCGS Population (1/411). Mintage: 5,356,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$47
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