The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
6348
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1862
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:
1862-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,352,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6308
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Coin Value History
1862-S 50c MS
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1862-S 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1862-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 11 in 58, 19 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,352,000....
$1,680
1862-S 50C XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,352,000....
$432
1862-S 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (20/54). NGC Census: (13/30). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1...
$3,360
1862-S 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (11/121). PCGS Population: (27/208). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,352...
$154
1862-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/130). NGC Census: (18/85). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,352...
$276
1862-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/136). PCGS Population: (15/255). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,352,...
$144
1862-S 50C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,352,000. ...
$336
1862-S 50C MS63+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/15 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (6/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$4,080
50C 1862-S PCGS MS65
$29,375
50C 1862-S PCGS MS66 CAC
$47,000
1862-S 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/225). NGC Census: (8/111). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS V...
$168
1862-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/168). NGC Census: (13/88). Mintage 1,352,000. ...
$168
1862-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/41). PCGS Population: (13/68). Mintage 1,352,000....
$336
1862-S 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/40). NGC Census: (1/17). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. M...
$1,440
1862-S 50c PCGS F15
$85
1862-S 50C MS62 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 5, R.2. ...
$1,410
1862-S 50C Genuine NCS. Mintage: 1,352,000....
$147
1862-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/138). NGC Census: (2/92). Mintage: 1,352,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$62
1862-S 50C MS64 PCGS. WB-101. ...
$4,700
1862-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/101). NGC Census: (1/82). Mintage: 1,352,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$53
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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