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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:
6264
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:
Tall 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 #:
6252
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Coin Value History
1846 50c Tall Date MS
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1846 50c Tall Date MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $27,000 | $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 Large Date AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 19 in 58, 32 finer (11/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$915
1846 50C Tall Date, WB-106, Die Pair 16, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,210,000....
$780
1846 50C Tall Date MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/7). ...
$2,160
1846 50C Tall Date MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/12). PCGS Population: (6/17). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$1,110
1846 50C Tall Date XF45 ANACS. ...
$282
1846 50C Tall Date MS65+ NGC. CAC. WB-Unlisted Die Pair....
$13,200
1846 50C Tall Date AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/62). NGC Census: (12/64). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$504
1846 50C Tall Date VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/193). NGC Census: (4/120). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$252
1846 50C Tall Date AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (17/46). PCGS Population: (25/37). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$576
50C 1846 TALL DATE. NGC MS61
$969
50C 1846 TALL DATE. NGC MS64
$4,112
1846 50C Tall Date Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/192). NGC Census: (1/116). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$182
1846 50C Tall Date VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/195). NGC Census: (2/116). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$126
1846 50C Tall Date XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/119). NGC Census: (5/99). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$288
1846 50C Tall Date MS60 PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/29). PCGS Population: (0/14). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for ...
$793
1846 50C Tall Date VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/121). NGC Census: (1/97). ...
$235
1846 50C Tall Date MS66 NGC. Unlisted Variety in Wiley-Bugert. ...
$21,150
1846 50C Tall Date MS67 NGC. WB-106. ...
$47,000
1846 50C Tall Date PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests scratch as the reason, or perhaps one of the reason...
$345
1846 50C Tall Date VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/34). NGC Census: (0/0). (#6252)...
$161
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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