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:
6476
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6428
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Coin Value History
1870 50c PR
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1870 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $9,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1870 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 62, 153 finer (11/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,342
1870 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: 35 in 64 (1 in 64+), 27 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0...
$2,440
1870 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/91). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,320
1870 50C PR67 PCGS....
$10,200
1870 50C PR65 PCGS....
$2,220
1870 50C PR50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/140). PCGS Population: (0/257). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR50. Mintage 1,000. ...
$396
1870 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/234). NGC Census: (2/130). Mintage 1,000. From The Maltese Collection. ...
$492
50C 1870 PCGS PR66 CAC
$5,052
1870 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/184). NGC Census: (10/111). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR61. M...
$600
1870 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. PR55 Details. NGC Census: (0/128). PCGS Population: (4/228). Mintage 1,000....
$312
1870 50C--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. Proof, Net Proof 60....
$632
1870 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/148 and 0/4+). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,080
1870 50C PR64 PCGS. WB-101....
$2,100
1870 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/87 and 1/2+). NGC Census: (28/56 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,050
1870 50C PR67 PCGS....
$7,500
1870 50C PR65+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,960
1870 50C
$259
1870 50C PR58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/108). PCGS Population (2/157). Mintage: 1,000. (#6428)...
$546
1870 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,600
1870 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/180). NGC Census: (10/112). Mintage 1,000. From The R. Thayer Sheets Yorkto...
$764
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Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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Worth: $600 – $48,000
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Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
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Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
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Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
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