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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6262
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1846
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Medium Date
Coin Date:
1846
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,210,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6251
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Coin Value History
1846 50c Medium Date MS
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1846 50c Medium Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1846 50C Medium Date, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 62, 19 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Min...
$2,318
1846 50C Medium Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/148). Mintage 2,210,000. ...
$312
1846 50C Medium Date MS60 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (4/40). NGC Census: (0...
$1,740
1846 50C Medium Date AU55 ANACS. Mintage 2,210,000. ...
$504
1846 50C Medium Date MS61 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/32). NGC Census: (10/31). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$1,680
1846 50C Medium Date XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/128). PCGS Population: (28/190). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$228
1846 50C Medium Date AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/100 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (20/90 and 0/2+). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid...
$750
1846 50c NGC/CAC AU58 (Medium Date)
$900
50C 1846 MEDIUM DATE. NGC MS63
$1,469
50C 1846 MEDIUM DATE. PCGS MS64 CAC
$5,170
1846 50C Medium Date AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/102). PCGS Population: (21/109). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$312
1846 50C Medium Date VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/212). PCGS Population (1/173). Mintage: 2,210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$106
1846 50C Tall Date VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/178). PCGS Population (3/136). Mintage: 2,210,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$153
1846 50C Medium Date MS65+ NGC. CAC. WB-102. ...
$16,450
1846 50C Medium Date VG10 ICG. WB-101.. NGC Census: (0/141). PCGS Population (0/91). Mintage: 2,210,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$37
1846 50C Medium Date--Cleaned--ICG. Good 4 Details. WB-106. NGC Census: (0/141). PCGS Population (0/92). Mintage: 2,210,00...
$15
1846 50C Medium Date--Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/127). PCGS Population (0/75). Mintage: 2,210,000. Num...
$39
1846 50C Medium Date MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (13/18). Mintage 2,210,000. ...
$1,170
1846 50C Medium Date XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/147). Mintage 2,210,000. ...
$312
1846 50C
$308
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
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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