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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Catalog Information
GSID:
6356
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1869
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:
1869-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
656,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6326
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Coin Value History
1869-S 50c MS
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1869-S 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS67 NGC....
$14,400
1869-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/45). Mintage 656,000. ...
$600
1869-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/33 and 0/2+). Mintage 656,000. ...
$810
1869-S 50C -- Rim Filed, Polished -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 656,000. ...
$252
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS61 NGC. A scarce San Francisco date in Mint State from a moderate 656,000-piece minta...
$990
1869-S 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/66). PCGS Population: (15/117). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 656,000...
$234
1869-S 50C XF45 ANACS. BREEN-4948. Mintage 656,000. ...
$480
1869-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/100). NGC Census: (5/59). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 656,00...
$169
1869-S 50C -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF 40 Details. NGC Census: (8/43). PCGS Population: (20/74). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$99
1869-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/22). NGC Census: (6/21). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$1,020
1869-S 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/115). NGC Census: (3/54). Mintage 656,000. ...
$99
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.4, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,640
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,169
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,925
1869-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 3, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1869-S 50C VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (4/83). NGC Census: (0/48). Mintage: 656,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$153
$85
1869-S 50C MS64 PCGS Secure. WB-101, Die Pair 3, R.3. ...
$3,290
1869-S 50C -- Harshly Cleaned -- NCS. Genuine. Mintage: 656,000. ...
$159
1869-S 50C VG10 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/39). PCGS Population (0/42). Mintage: 656,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$27
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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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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