The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
6266
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1848
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
Coin Date:
1848
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
580,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6260
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1848 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1848 50C AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 580,000....
$1,800
1848 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/99). Mintage 580,000. ...
$456
1848 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/48). PCGS Population: (24/49). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 580,000. ...
$810
1848 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/72). PCGS Population: (6/153). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 580,000. ...
$198
1848 50c NGC VG-10
$176
50C 1848 PCGS MS65 CAC
$15,275
1848 50c PCGS/CAC MS63
$2,900
1848 50C AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/69 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (5/52 and 0/0+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$780
1848 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population: (0/137). Mintage 580,000. ...
$89
1848 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS 60 Details. NGC Census: (2/29). PCGS Population: (0/30). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$528
1848 50C -- Repunched Date -- ANACS. AU. NGC Census: (2/55). PCGS Population: (12/82). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for problem-fre...
$504
1848 50C XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/65). PCGS Population: (7/104). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$240
1848 50c PCGS VF25
$220
1848 50C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/58). PCGS Population (8/85). Mintage: 580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$235
1848 50C MS64+ PCGS. WB-101. ...
$7,638
1848 50C MS62 NGC. ...
$2,820
1848 50C MS61 ANACS. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/29). PCGS Population (2/21). Mintage: 580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$978
1848 50C G4 ICG. WB-103.. RPD. NGC Census: (0/49). PCGS Population (1/59). Mintage: 580,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$48
1848 50C VF30 ANACS. ...
$116
1848 Fine12--Corroded, Scratched, Cleaned-- ANACS. VF ...
$64
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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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