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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:
6352
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:
No Motto
Coin Date:
1866-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
60,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6315
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Coin Value History
1866-S 50c No Motto MS
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1866-S 50c No Motto MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$194,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $162,000 | $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 |
1866-S 50C No Motto, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 60,000....
$3,120
1866-S 50C No Motto, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 35, 66 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mint...
$1,680
1866-S 50C No Motto -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 60,000....
$870
1866-S 50C No Motto VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 30, 32 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 60,0...
$1,170
1866-S 50C No Motto VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/134). Mintage 60,000. ...
$960
1866-S 50C No Motto VG8 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (4/28). Mintage 60,000. ...
$720
50C 1866-S NO MOTTO. PCGS MS63 CAC
$15,862
1866-S 50C No Motto VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (9/51). PCGS Population: (18/169). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintag...
$690
50C 1866-S NO MOTTO. PCGS MS65+ CAC
$73,438
1866-S 50C No Motto Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/204 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (1/66 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for N...
$576
1866-S 50C No Motto Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/193). NGC Census: (4/62). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . M...
$468
1866-S 50C No Motto Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/132). NGC Census: (1/48). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/...
$751
1866-S 50c PCGS/CAC XF45 (No Motto)
$3,000
1866-S 50C No Motto AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/193). NGC Census: (0/67). Mintage 60,000. ...
$216
$1,170
1866-S 50c NGC F12 (No Motto) - No Reserve!
$725
1866-S 50C No Motto -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. ...
$7,638
1866-S 50C No Motto AU53 PCGS. WB-101. Die Pair WB-1, R.4. ...
$3,819
1866-S 50C No Motto MS67 NGC. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-1, R.4. ...
$164,500
1866-S 50C No Motto Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/137). NGC Census: (1/45). Mintage: 60,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$153
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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