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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:
6306
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6368
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Coin Value History
1886 50c MS
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1886 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,000 | $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 |
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1886 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 64 (1 in 64+), 24 finer (3/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta...
$3,050
1886 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$1,560
1886 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/139). Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,381
1886 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/172). Mintage 5,000. ...
$810
1886 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-66 (PCGS).
$5,640
1886 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/200). NGC Census: (1/95). CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 5,00...
$720
1886 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/181 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2/87 and 0/3+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20....
$576
1886 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS).
$2,160
1886 50C MS65 NGC....
$4,320
1886 50C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/95). PCGS Population: (4/201). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 5,000...
$432
1886 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (6/64). PCGS Population: (13/120). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,000. ...
$930
1886 50C XF45 NGC. This is a pleasing example of a low-mintage piece, with light golden patina framed by powder blue shades...
$960
1886 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/83). NGC Census: (3/52). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,560
1886 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/162 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/79 and 0/2+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$870
1886 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/76). PCGS Population: (8/151). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Minta...
$588
1886 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/71). PCGS Population: (5/145). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$546
1886 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/130). NGC Census: (1/68). Mintage 5,000. ...
$840
1886 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/105). NGC Census: (5/56). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Mint...
$1,020
1886 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/107). NGC Census: (2/64). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$1,410
1886 50C VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/158). NGC Census: (1/79). Mintage 5,000. ...
$705
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