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:
6282
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1864
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:
1864
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
379,100
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6311
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Coin Value History
1864 50c MS
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1864 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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1864 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 3 in 35, 106 finer (11/25). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 379,100. ...
$537
1864 50C MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 16 in 62 (1 in 62+), 45 finer (10/25). ...
$2,880
1864 50C WB-6, R.3, AU50 PCGS. WB-6 includes a diagonal die line in Liberty's skirt behind her heel. Olive-gray patina is s...
$1,200
1864 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: 6 in 40, 98 finer. CAC: 5 in 40, 18 finer (10/25...
$1,560
1864 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/188). Mintage 379,100. ...
$480
1864 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/63). Mintage 379,100. ...
$1,680
1864 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/220). Mintage 379,100. ...
$134
1864 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/15). Mintage 379,100. ...
$750
1864 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/103). PCGS Population: (3/194). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 379...
$240
1864 50C Repunched Date, WB-102, MS66 PCGS. ...
$12,000
50C 1864 PCGS MS67 CAC
$30,550
1864 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (0/98). PCGS Population: (6/176). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 379,100. ...
$264
1864 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/69 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (11/65 and 0/2+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$1,920
1864 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/74). PCGS Population: (7/79). AU53. Mintage 379,100. From The San Juan Islands Coll...
$660
1864 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/175). NGC Census: (0/96). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine 12...
$109
50C 1864 PCGS MS64 CAC
$3,525
50C 1864 PCGS MS65 CAC
$6,756
1864 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/102). NGC Census: (1/87). Mintage: 379,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$258
1864 50C MS63 NGC. ...
$1,380
1864 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/46). NGC Census: (3/53). Mintage: 379,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,380
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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