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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:
6310
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6372
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Coin Value History
1890 50c MS
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1890 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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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1890 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 62, 93 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,891
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$5,040
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$576
1890 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/103). Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,260
1890 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/122). Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,140
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1890 50C MS65 PCGS....
$3,480
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF-40 (NGC). CAC.
$900
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$528
1890 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population: (2/172). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 12,0...
$504
1890 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/128). NGC Census: (0/79). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 12,000. ...
$870
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$2,640
1890 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/135 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (0/77 and 0/0+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45...
$1,080
1890 50C VF35 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2/81). PCGS Population: (5/156). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 12,00...
$960
1890 50C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/161). NGC Census: (1/84). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 12,0...
$780
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. VF-25 (PCGS).
$720
1890 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. MS-68+ (PCGS).
$120,000
1890 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/119). NGC Census: (3/72). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Mint...
$1,020
1890 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/159). NGC Census: (4/80). Mintage 12,000. ...
$376
1890 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/60). NGC Census: (13/41). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$1,292
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