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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 |
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1861-O 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 58, 148 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,532...
$2,928
1861-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 23 in 8, 662 finer (6/26). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 2,532,633...
$159
1861-O 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 35, 480 finer (6/26). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,532,6...
$427
1861-O 50C LA Issue, WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,532,633. ...
$732
1861-O 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 25, 569 finer (9/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,532,6...
$427
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 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 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 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
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