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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:
6276
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1858
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
Coin Date:
1858
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,225,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6293
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Coin Value History
1858 50c MS
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1858 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$39,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $32,500 | $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 |
1858 50C WB-101, Die Pair 23, R.3, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$4,392
1858 50C Errant 8 in Rock, Misplaced Date, FS-302, Die Pair 7, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 58, 0 finer (10/25). M...
$780
1858 50C XF45 ANACS. Mintage 4,226,000....
$204
1858 50C AU55 PCGS. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,226,000....
$396
1858 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 30, 767 finer (11/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$144
1858 50C AU53 NGC. Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$312
1858 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/124). Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$960
1858 50C XF40 PCGS. Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$210
1858 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$109
1858 50C SS Republic Shipwreck Effect NGC. This lot includes: a Wooded Box and Certificate of Authenticity. Mintage 4,226,...
$336
1858 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/21). Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$1,920
1858 50C Misplaced Date, MPD-002 -- Repaired -- ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Plate. Mintage 4,226,000.Flynn Re...
$50
1858 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (8/720). PCGS Population: (18/1002). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 4,226,00...
$109
1858 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/83). NGC Census: (38/42). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,226,00...
$1,110
1858 50C VF35 ANACS. Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$114
1858 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/167). NGC Census: (44/137). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,226,...
$780
1858 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (6/634). PCGS Population: (5/878). Mintage 4,226,000. ...
$41
1858 50C -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S. S. Republic. Mintage 4,226,000. From The Coco Collection. ...
$336
1858 50C Type One Reverse, Repunched Date, WB-105, FS-301, MS66 PCGS. ...
$8,225
1858 50C --Cleaned--VG8 ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/362). PCGS Population (0/361). Mintage: 4,226,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$16
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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