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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:
6446
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6415
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Coin Value History
1861 50c PR
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1861 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1861 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/39). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,920
1861 50C PR64 PCGS....
$2,160
1861 50C PR65 PCGS....
$3,720
1861 50C PR67 NGC....
$13,200
1861 50C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (14/67). PCGS Population: (27/76). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,320
1861 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/102). NGC Census: (11/82). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 1,000. ...
$750
1861 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 ex: Simpson Perfection Collections
$11,500
1861 50C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/108). NGC Census: (0/93). Mintage: 1,000. ...
$499
$1,092
1861 50C Proof, Improperly Cleaned NCS. Hazy shades of ...
$437
1861 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/40). NGC Census: (22/46). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000....
$1,350
1861 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/17). NGC Census: (21/24). CDN: $1,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,000....
$1,800
1861 50C PR65 PCGS. ...
$4,680
1861 50C PR67 NGC. ...
$18,212
1861 50C PR62 PCGS. ...
$900
1861 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/96). NGC Census: (10/82). Mintage 1,000. ...
$720
1861 50c PCGS Proof 66
$8,500
1861 50C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/102). NGC Census: (0/88). Mintage: 1,000. (#6415)...
$402
1861 50C PR63 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1861 50C PR64 NGC. ...
$1,800
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
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