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The so-called CSA obverse half dollars are limited to the three varieties designated as W-11, W-13, and W-15. Of these, the prized variety is known as W-11 and has a distinctive die crack from Liberty's nose to the top rim. Depending on the boldness of the die crack, this variety usually trades for multiples higher than the other so-called "CSA obverse" coins.
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:
76266
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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
Variety:
CSA Obverse
Coin Date:
1861-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,532,633
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
39968
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1861-O 50c CSA Obverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $20,500 | $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
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $45,600
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
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1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Confederate States Issue. W-11, FS-401. Rarity-3. CSA Die Crack. VG-8 (PCGS).
$885
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 8 finer (5/26)...
$4,636
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,222
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF Details. Net Fine 12. Fo...
$561
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Formerl...
$1,891
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,880
1861-O 50C Speared Olive, WB-104, Die Pair 15, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,368
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC . Ex: S.S. Republic. Formerly...
$1,952
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU58 PCGS. A faint glimmer of gold toning near the rims f...
$13,500
1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Confederate States Issue. W-15. Rarity-2. Speared Olive Bud. VF-25 (PCGS).
$456
1861-O 50C Speared Olive, WB-104, Die Pair 15, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$8,400
1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Confederate States Issue. W-11, FS-401. Rarity-3. CSA Die Crack. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,680
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, MS63 NGC....
$4,560
1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Confederate States Issue. W-11, FS-401. Rarity-3. Cracked Obverse. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1861-O 50C C.S.A. Obverse Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/98). NGC Census: (1/53). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6...
$528
1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Confederate States Issue. CSA Die Crack. Good-4 (PCGS).
$408
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/43). NGC Census: (0/0). VG...
$600
1861-O 50C Bisected Date, WB-103, Die Pair 13, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/5). AU55. ...
$1,320
1861-O 50C Speared Olive, CSA Issue, WB-104, Die Pair 15, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Fi...
$336
1861-O 50c PCGS AG-03 (CSA Obverse)
$493
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