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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:
6277
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
747,200
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6296
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Coin Value History
1859 50c MS
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1859 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $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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1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
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Worth: $35 – $45,600
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
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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
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
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1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1859 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 64 in 45, 221 finer (3/26). CDN: $205 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 747,200. ...
$268
1859 50C Type One Reverse, WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1859 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. Mintage 747,200. ...
$366
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Type II Reverse. AU-53 (NGC).
$720
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$360
1859 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/168). Mintage 747,200. ...
$360
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-1. Rarity-3. MS-66 (CACG).
$9,600
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-3. Rarity-3. Type II Reverse. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. Type I Reverse. MS-64 (NGC).
$1,800
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. Type I Reverse. VF-30 (PCGS).
$264
1859 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/67). NGC Census: (33/71). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 747,200....
$630
1859 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Dick Osburn Collection. PCGS Population: (17/39). NGC Census: (16/40). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,920
1859 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/296 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (6/224 and 0/3+). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$125
1859 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (11/56). PCGS Population: (7/57). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 747,200. ...
$552
1859 50c PCGS VF25
$211
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-20 (PCGS).
$102
1859 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/326). NGC Census: (0/224). Mintage 747,200. ...
$156
1859 50c PCGS MS63 ex: D.L. Hansen
$1,025
1859 50C Type One Reverse, WB-101, MS67 PCGS. ...
$21,150
1859 50C --Corroded--ICG. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/106). PCGS Population (0/108). Mintage: 747,200. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$21
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