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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6284
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1866
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
Variety:
Motto
Coin Date:
1866
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
744,900
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6319
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Coin Value History
1866 50c Motto MS
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1866 50c Motto MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1866 50C Motto AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 50, 89 finer (12/25). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 744,900....
$415
1866 50C Motto XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/151). Mintage 744,900. ...
$276
1866 50C Motto VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/185). Mintage 744,900. ...
$186
1866 50C Motto XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/107). Mintage 744,900. ...
$312
50C 1866 MOTTO. PCGS MS63
$1,762
1866 50C Motto AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (17/49). PCGS Population: (10/52). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 744...
$600
1866 50C Motto AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/85). NGC Census: (3/75). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 744...
$504
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 744,900. ...
$1,140
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS66 NGC. ...
$3,600
1866 50C Motto Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/229 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/134 and 0/2+). Mintage 744,900. ...
$61
1866 50c NGC VF30 (Motto)
$140
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, MS68 NGC. ...
$43,200
1866 50C Motto MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/36). NGC Census: (13/29). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62...
$840
1866 50C Motto, Misplaced Date, WB-102, FS-302, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (0/0...
$288
1866 50C Motto MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,935
1866 50C Motto VF25 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (2/96). PCGS Population (1/138). Mintage: 744,900. N...
$118
1866 50C Motto MS67 ★ NGC. WB-102. ...
$28,200
1866 50C Motto MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,055
1866 50C Motto Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/82). NGC Census: (0/67). Mintage: 744,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$62
1866 50C Motto G6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/62). PCGS Population (0/58). Mintage: 744,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$42
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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