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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:
6343
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-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
566,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6298
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Coin Value History
1859-S 50c MS
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1859-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$132,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $108,000 | $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
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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
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
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
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
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1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1859-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 50, 101 finer (4/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 566,000...
$854
1859-S 50C Medium S, WB-102, Die Pair 6, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 58, 1 finer (10/25). Mintage 566,000....
$2,640
1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-3. Medium S. EF-45 (NGC).
$336
1859-S 50C -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Mintage 566,000....
$492
1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-3. Medium S. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,980
1859-S 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/71). PCGS Population: (11/194). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 566,000...
$216
1859-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-3. Medium S. EF-40 (PCGS).
$264
1859-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/72). PCGS Population: (6/205). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 566,000....
$169
1859-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/80). NGC Census: (2/47). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 566,000...
$1,140
50C 1859-S PCGS MS64
$3,525
50C 1859-S PCGS MS65
$6,169
1859-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/185). NGC Census: (0/66). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 566,000...
$264
1859-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/190). NGC Census: (0/66). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine 1...
$89
1859-S 50C WB-102 -- PVC Damaged -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. NGC Census: (5/41). PCGS Population: (18/61). Mintage 56...
$720
1859-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/40). PCGS Population: (18/55). Mintage 566,000. ...
$480
50C 1859-S PCGS MS66 CAC
$19,975
1859-S 50C MS68 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3. ...
$47,000
$65
1859-S 50C Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/53). PCGS Population (1/114). Mintage: 566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$94
1859-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/85). NGC Census: (1/57). Mintage: 566,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$270
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