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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6358
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,004,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6329
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Coin Value History
1870-S 50c MS
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1870-S 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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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1870-S 50C XF40 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 27 in 40, 84 finer (11/25). CDN: $425...
$793
1870-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1870-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/53). Mintage 1,004,000. ...
$900
1870-S 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/27). Mintage 1,004,000. ...
$552
1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-4. Late Die State. Date Left. MS-65 (PCGS).
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1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
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1870-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/167). NGC Census: (2/72). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 1,004,00...
$109
1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-4. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,140
1870-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Early Die State. Date Left. VF-35 (PCGS).
$264
50C 1870-S PCGS MS63
$3,995
50C 1870-S PCGS MS64 CAC
$8,812
1870-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/22). NGC Census: (2/10). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,004,...
$1,800
1870-S 50c NGC VG-08
$95
1870-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/153). NGC Census: (2/62). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1...
$109
1870-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/140). NGC Census: (2/58). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1...
$156
1870-S 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/49). PCGS Population: (14/113). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Mi...
$180
1870-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/42). NGC Census: (2/16). AU53. Mintage 1,004,000. ...
$456
1870-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/88). NGC Census: (1/39). Mintage: 1,004,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$176
1870-S 50C Good 6 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/30). PCGS Population (1/56). Mintage: 1,004,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$40
1870-S 50C G4 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/29). PCGS Population (0/41). Mintage: 1,004,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$27
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