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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:
6479
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6429
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Coin Value History
1871 50c PR
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1871 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $20,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1871 50C PR65 PCGS. JD-2, R.3. ...
$3,416
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$1,952
1871 50C PR62 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. NGC Census: (31/93). PCGS Population: (55/100). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$960
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$660
1871 50C PR67 NGC....
$4,080
1871 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/153 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (19/119 and 0/1+). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,140
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-60 (PCGS).
$660
1871 50c PCGS Proof 63
$1,250
1871 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1871 50C PR68 NGC. ...
$19,975
1871 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (21/11). Mintage 960. ...
$2,520
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,050
1871 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1871 50C PR67 NGC....
$4,680
1871 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/126). NGC Census: (8/105). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$632
1871 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (1/101). PCGS Population (8/122). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$546
1871 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (31/67). PCGS Population (37/55). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$1,058
1871 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,520
1871 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/5). NGC Census: (21/10). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 960. ...
$1,380
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