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The S mintmark was punched into the die in an inverted orientation. The base of a correct S is slightly wider than the top.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
226409
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1909
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Inverted Mintmark
Variety 2:
FS-501
Coin Date:
1909-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,764,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
390501
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Coin Value History
1909-S 50c Inverted Mintmark, FS-501 MS
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1909-S 50c Inverted Mintmark, FS-501 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. ...
$605
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (5/12). VF20. ...
$63
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, MS67 PCGS. ...
$11,750
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). ...
$141
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, MS65 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,585
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, MS66 NGC. ...
$4,406
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/4). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$206
1909-S 50C Inverted Mintmark, FS-501, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$101
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
Worth: $21 – $33,500
1892 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $33,500
1892-O 50c MS
Worth: $95 – $42,000
1892-S 50c MS
Worth: $110 – $27,500
1893 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $72,000
1893-O 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $102,000
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