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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6275
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1857
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
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,988,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6290
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Coin Value History
1857 50c MS
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1857 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$8,750 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,250 | $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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Worth: $50 – $21,600
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1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
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1857 50C MS62 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 21 in 62, 43 finer. CAC: 3 in 62, 8 finer (3/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,342
1857 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 64 (1 in 64+), 13 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta...
$2,196
1857 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 20, 306 finer (3/26). CDN: $84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,988,000. ...
$159
1857 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-3. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1857 50C WB-101, Die Pair 11?, R.3, MS65 NGC. ...
$3,050
1857 50C Misplaced Date, WB-103, Die Pair 3, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 50, 3 finer (11/25)....
$312
1857 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/253). Mintage 1,988,000. ...
$222
1857 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/333). Mintage 1,988,000. ...
$186
1857 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 1,988,000....
$159
1857 50C VF30 ANACS. Mintage 1,988,000. ...
$94
1857 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (11/62). PCGS Population: (7/75). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,988,000....
$564
1857 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/84). NGC Census: (35/76). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,988,00...
$504
1857 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (10/251). PCGS Population: (23/371). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,988,0...
$134
50C 1857 PCGS MS66
$7,638
1857 50C MS63+ NGC. NGC Census: (11/32 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (20/37 and 0/3+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$1,140
1857 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (17/147). PCGS Population: (38/150). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,988,0...
$312
1857 50c NGC VF25
$145
1857 50C Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/187). PCGS Population (4/207). Mintage: 1,988,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$37
1857 50c PCGS MS60
$466
1857 50C --Cleaned--ICG. Good 4 Details. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (0/144). Mintage: 1,988,000. Numismed...
$18
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