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:
6327
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1850
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:
1850-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,456,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6265
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Coin Value History
1850-O 50c MS
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1850-O 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
1850-O 50C VF35 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,456,000....
$252
1850-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/162). Mintage 2,456,000. ...
$252
1850-O 50C MS66 NGC. WB-101, Unlisted Die Pair. ...
$18,600
1850-O 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/22 and 0/5+). Mintage 2,456,000. ...
$2,280
1850-O 50C Large O, WB-4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/197). Mintage 2,456,000....
$169
1850-O 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (15/45). Mintage 2,456,000. ...
$630
1850-O 50C Breen-4822, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 2,456,000....
$336
1850-O 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/96). PCGS Population: (9/207). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,456,00...
$149
1850-O 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/102). NGC Census: (8/66). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,456,...
$432
1850-O 50c PCGS AU58
$1,050
50C 1850-O PCGS MS64 CAC
$3,055
1850-O 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/38). NGC Census: (5/30). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$1,560
1850-O 50c PCGS F Details (Cleaned)
$55
1850-O 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/82). NGC Census: (6/56). Mintage 2,456,000. ...
$517
50C 1850-O PCGS MS65 CAC
$13,000
1850-O 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/149). NGC Census: (0/85). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$132
1850-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/144). NGC Census: (0/80). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$72
$575
1850-O 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/40). NGC Census: (1/44). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$632
1850-O 50C F15 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/76). PCGS Population (2/86). Mintage: 2,456,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$51
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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