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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:
6288
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
633,900
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6327
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Coin Value History
1870 50c MS
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1870 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1870 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 50, 101 finer (10/25). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 633,900....
$408
1870 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/57). Mintage 633,900. ...
$600
1870 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/33). Mintage 633,900. ...
$900
1870 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (16/23). PCGS Population: (12/42). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 633,900. ...
$552
1870 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/44). PCGS Population: (22/68). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 633,900. ...
$300
1870 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (11/56). PCGS Population: (33/103). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 633,900....
$228
1870 50c PCGS XF40
$200
50C 1870 NGC MS65
$5,170
50C 1870 PCGS MS63 CAC
$2,115
50C 1870 PCGS MS67
$29,375
1870 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (6/12). PCGS Population: (9/24). CDN: $830 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 633,900. ...
$786
1870 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/143). NGC Census: (6/67). Mintage 633,900. ...
$180
1870 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/117). NGC Census: (3/69). Mintage: 633,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$164
1870 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
$1,998
1870 50C PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggest Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps one of the reasons, that P...
$184
1870 50C G4 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/44). PCGS Population (0/69). Mintage: 633,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$33
1870 50C --Altered Surfaces--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/21). PCGS Population (2/27). Mintage: 633,900. Numismedia Wsl...
$146
1870 50C VG10 ICG. NGC Census: (0/40). PCGS Population (1/63). Mintage: 633,900. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$45
$5,175
1870 50C VG8 NGC. ...
$54
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
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1839 50c Drapery MS
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
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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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