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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:
6290
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1872
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
880,600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6333
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Coin Value History
1872 50c MS
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1872 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
1872 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/69). Mintage 880,600. ...
$432
1872 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/133). Mintage 880,600. ...
$216
1872 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/15). Mintage 880,600. ...
$1,110
1872 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 880,600....
$159
1872 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/170). NGC Census: (1/97). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 880,600. ...
$127
1872 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (11/22). PCGS Population: (9/39). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 880,600. ...
$528
1872 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/52). PCGS Population: (8/78). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 880,600. ...
$228
50C 1872 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$9,106
1872 50C VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/77). PCGS Population: (4/146). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$74
1872 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/136). NGC Census: (3/74). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Min...
$114
1872 50C XF45 PCGS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (33/80). NGC Census: (15/54). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid f...
$156
1872 50C MS63 NGC. WB-101, R.1. ...
$1,060
1872 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/8). NGC Census: (7/5). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,998
1872 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, R.1. ...
$21,150
1872 50C MS61 ANACS. WB-101. NGC Census: (1/20). PCGS Population (3/32). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$441
1872 50C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests cleaned as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that PC...
$109
1872 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/72). NGC Census: (0/48). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$62
1872 50C --Bent, Cleaned--ICG. Good 6 Details. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/44). PCGS Population (1/56). Mintage: 880,600. Numism...
$15
1872 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. ...
$51
1872 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60....
$345
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Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
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