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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:
6305
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,200
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6367
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Coin Value History
1885 50c MS
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1885 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $11,000 | $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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1885 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 55, 99 finer (11/25). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,200....
$1,708
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$1,140
1885 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/91). Mintage 5,200. ...
$2,400
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,560
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS).
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1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-65 (NGC).
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1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. EF-40 (PCGS).
$960
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$930
1885 50C VF20 ANACS. Mintage 5,200. ...
$780
50C 1885 PCGS MS66 CAC
$11,162
1885 50C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (2/82). PCGS Population: (1/169). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 5,200...
$516
50C 1885 PCGS MS67
$12,925
50C 1885 PCGS MS64
$2,468
1885 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/61). PCGS Population: (4/110). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Minta...
$720
1885 50C AU53 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/55). PCGS Population: (3/99). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$1,320
1885 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/57). PCGS Population: (8/102). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Minta...
$840
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. VF-30 (PCGS).
$720
1885 50C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. NGC Census: (0/46). PCGS Population: (2/84). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for p...
$1,020
1885 50C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population: (5/135). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintag...
$705
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$482
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