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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:
6346
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:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1861-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,532,633
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6303
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Coin Value History
1861-O 50c MS
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1861-O 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1861-O 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 35 in 40, 316 finer (1/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$512
1861-O 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 46 in 55 (1 in 55?), 169 finer (1/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,...
$915
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.3, Shipwreck Effect (B) UNC, NGC. Ex: Louisiana Issue. Housed in an ornate wooden box with...
$976
Three-Coin 1861-O 50C Die Progression Set NGC. All three coins are ungraded, and housed in a single large-size NGC holder, a...
$2,746
1861-O 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$312
1861-O WB-103, Confederate Issue, PCGS MS-61
$2,124
1861-O 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (41/267). Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$600
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.5, MS66 NGC....
$12,000
1861-O 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/573). Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$210
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.2, MS62 PCGS....
$2,640
1861-O 50C -- Reverse Rim Filed, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 2,532,633....
$384
1861-O 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (31/203). PCGS Population: (29/230). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,532...
$870
1861-O 50C WB-101, USA Issue, Die Pair 1, R.5, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/22 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). G...
$114
1861-O 50C WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$5,760
1861-O 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/589). NGC Census: (3/383). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage...
$432
1861-O WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$4,560
1861-O 50C Bisected Date, Speared Olive Bud, WB-103, WB-104, Die Pair 14, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/13 and 0/1+)....
$870
1861-O 50C CSA Issue, WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). VF30...
$492
1861-O 50C CSA Issue, WB-101, Die Pair 10, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. Mintage 2,532,6...
$444
1861-O 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (7/367). PCGS Population: (13/573). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$186
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
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Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
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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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