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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:
6334
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-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
3,688,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6283
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Coin Value History
1855-O 50c Arrows MS
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1855-O 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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-O 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$177
1855-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,612
1855-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 19, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,026
1855-O 50C Arrows, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 53 (1 in 53+), 441 finer (12/25). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$384
1855-O 50C Arrows, AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 3,688,000....
$300
1855-O 50C Arrows, VF30 ANACS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$109
1855-O 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$216
1855-O 50C Arrows AU58 PCGS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$480
1855-O 50C Arrows -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Mintage 3,688,000....
$240
1855-O 50C Arrows AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/477). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$252
1855-O 50C Arrows MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/230 and 0/20+). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$960
1855-O 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/119). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$990
1855-O 50C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/924). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$109
1855-O 50C Arrows VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/790). NGC Census: (27/602). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Minta...
$159
1855-O 50C Arrows MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/242). NGC Census: (1/158). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage...
$810
1855-O 50C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/172). NGC Census: (34/100). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$810
50C 1855-O ARROWS. PCGS VF25
$106
50C 1855-O ARROWS. PCGS MS66
$10,281
1855-O 50c NGC VG-10 (Arrows)
$65
1855-O 50C Arrows MS67 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, Unlisted Die Pair. ...
$49,938
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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