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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:
6297
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1877
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,304,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6355
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Coin Value History
1877 50c MS
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1877 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,250 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$109
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. AU-53 (PCGS).
$408
1877 50C MS60 NGC. NGC Census: 6 in 60, 187 finer (3/26). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$573
1877 50C AU55 CACG. Mintage 8,304,510....
$378
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$198
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-103. Type II Reverse. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-103. Type II Reverse. MS-67 (CACG). CMQ.
$11,400
1877 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (58/183). Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$408
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-103. Type II Reverse. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1877 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/27). Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$1,321
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$600
1877 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/64). Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$300
1877 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/331). NGC Census: (14/293). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 8,304,...
$204
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
$840
1877 50C VF30 ANACS. Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$99
1877 50c NGC VG-10
$70
1877 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/581). NGC Census: (1/430). Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$69
1877 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Fair-2 (PCGS). CAC.
$48
1877 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (16/157). PCGS Population: (16/175). MS61. Mintage 8,304,510. ...
$420
1877 50c NGC F15
$75
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