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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
6273
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.36 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
759,500
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6281
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Coin Value History
1855 50c Arrows MS
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1855 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1855 50C Arrows AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 30 in 50, 115 finer (11/25). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 75...
$415
1855 50C Arrows, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 53, 98 finer (10/25). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 75...
$432
1855 50C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/238). Mintage 759,500. ...
$198
1855 50C Arrows, WB-101, MS64 PCGS....
$2,640
1855 50C Arrows, WB-101, MS66 NGC....
$13,200
1855 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/142). Mintage 759,500. ...
$276
1855 50C Arrows AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/52 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (21/60 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$630
1855 50C Arrows MS63 NGC. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green / Eric P. Newman Collection. NGC Census: (15/22). PCGS Population: (18/19...
$1,260
1855 50C Arrows MS61 PCGS. Formerly lot 2167 in the November 1989 Bowers and Merena sale of The Saccone Collection, now hou...
$1,560
1855 50C Arrows VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (9/167). PCGS Population: (14/196). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 7...
$336
50C 1855 ARROWS. PCGS MS65
$12,338
1855 50C Arrows XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/145). PCGS Population: (21/157). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF...
$204
1855/4 50C Arrows, WB-102, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU 55 Details. FS-005. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (2/1). AU55. Min...
$312
1855 50c NGC MS62 (Arrows) - No Reserve!
$953
$85
1855/854 50C Arrows SS Republic Shipwreck Effect NGC. FS-005. Mintage: 759,500. (#6281)...
$306
1855 50C Arrows VF30 PCGS CAC. PCGS Population (4/115). NGC Census: (0/125). Mintage: 759,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$123
1855 50C Arrows Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/119). NGC Census: (0/123). Mintage: 759,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$50
1855 50C Arrows--Cleaned--ICG. Fine 15 Details. WB-102. NGC Census: (0/116). PCGS Population (0/98). Mintage: 759,500. Num...
$33
1855 50C Arrows--Damaged-- ANACS. VG8, Details. NGC Census: (0/109). PCGS Population (0/86). Mintage: 759,500. Numismedia W...
$27
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