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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:
6278
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
302,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6299
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Coin Value History
1860 50c MS
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1860 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $42,000 | $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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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
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
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1860 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 50, 138 finer (2/26). CDN: $295 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 302,700. ...
$439
1860 50C Type Two Reverse, WB-102, Die Pair 7, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 53, 0 finer (11/25). Mintage 302,700....
$540
1860 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/62). Mintage 302,700. ...
$900
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$105
1860 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/194). Mintage 302,700. ...
$180
1860 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/10). Mintage 302,700. ...
$1,920
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. MS-62 (NGC).
$840
50C 1860 PCGS MS61
$705
50C 1860 NGC MS63+
$1,410
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. EF-45 (PCGS).
$192
1860 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-30 (PCGS).
$90
1860 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU 55 Details. NGC Census: (8/45). PCGS Population: (14/83). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$288
1860 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, Low R.6. ...
$52,875
1860 50C MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,406
1860 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-102. Tail Hub Variety II. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$16,531
1860 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. NGC Census: (1/29). PCGS Population (1/50). Mintage: 302,700. Numismedia Ws...
$546
1860 50C VF20--Scratched-Cleaned--ANACS,XF Details....
$63
Multiple Coin Lot...
$115
1860 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/58). PCGS Population: (27/133). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 302,700. ...
$276
1860 50C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 302,700. ...
$264
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