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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:
6527
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
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):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
930
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6446
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Coin Value History
1885 50c PR
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1885 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1292_3615-0.20200716232032885.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4210-0.20200701022427487.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1885 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 60, 228 finer (12/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 930....
$1,159
1885 50C PR63 PCGS. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: (73/144). NGC Census: (49/130). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,200
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$1,680
1885 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (73/56). PCGS Population: (91/52). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 930. ...
$1,320
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$2,520
1885 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/270). NGC Census: (11/208). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 930. ...
$840
1885 50C PR68 NGC....
$10,800
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. VF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$552
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1885 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/205). NGC Census: (30/182). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 930. ...
$1,080
1885 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (5/222). PCGS Population: (14/288). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 930. ...
$690
1885 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/142 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (49/132 and 0/0+). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,800
1885 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/21). NGC Census: (29/27). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 930. ...
$2,400
1885 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (90/52). NGC Census: (76/56). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 930. ...
$1,320
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$2,520
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$660
1885 50C PR68 NGC. WB-101. ...
$12,925
1885 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$720
1885 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1). PCGS Population (2/1). Mintage: 930. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$5,758
1885 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/201). NGC Census: (30/184). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. M...
$780
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