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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:
6355
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1868
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:
1868-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,160,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6324
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Coin Value History
1868-S 50c MS
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1868-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1868-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/70). Mintage 1,160,000. ...
$408
1868-S 50C XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,160,000....
$336
1868-S 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/14 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (6/6 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$2,640
1868-S 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/230). NGC Census: (0/115). Mintage 1,160,000. ...
$63
1868-S 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (17/14). PCGS Population: (21/19). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,160,0...
$720
1868-S 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/93). PCGS Population: (23/151). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,160,0...
$234
50C 1868-S PCGS MS63
$3,055
1868-S 50c PCGS AU55
$805
1868-S 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (18/72). PCGS Population: (42/108). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,160,...
$288
1868-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/197). NGC Census: (1/93). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,...
$104
1868-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/36). PCGS Population: (12/52). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU53. Min...
$372
1868-S 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/77). PCGS Population: (14/143). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Mi...
$144
1868-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/126). NGC Census: (0/72). Mintage: 1,160,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$100
1868-S 50c PCGS/CAC MS64
$3,750
1868-S 50C MS66 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 7, R.4. ...
$17,625
1868-S 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,160,000. (#6324)...
$92
1868-S 50C
$4,620
1868-S 50C AU50 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3. PCGS Population (10/52). NGC Census: (4/38). Mintage: 1,160,000. Numismedia ...
$352
1868-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/86). Mintage 1,160,000....
$313
1868-S 50C MS62 NGC. ...
$2,530
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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