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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:
6299
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,800
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6361
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Coin Value History
1879 50c MS
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1879 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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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$702
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$4,514
1879 50C Closed Bud, WB-102, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
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1879 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 30, 457 finer (5/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,800. ...
$1,007
1879 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 55, 371 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,800....
$1,098
1879 50C Closed Bud, WB-102, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,172
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$552
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,320
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC.
$6,600
1879 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/373). Mintage 4,800. ...
$1,440
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. MS-67 (PCGS).
$9,900
1879 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/182). NGC Census: (41/129). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,80...
$1,448
1879 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (12/189). PCGS Population: (11/309). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,800. ...
$1,050
1879 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/372 and 0/19+). NGC Census: (4/227 and 0/3+). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$780
1879 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. VG-10 (NGC).
$432
1879 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/403). NGC Census: (1/239). Mintage 4,800. From The E.B. Strickland Collect...
$456
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$822
1879 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/354). NGC Census: (1/226). Mintage: 4,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$705
$485
1879 50C MS68 NGC. ...
$11,500
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