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:
6361
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872-CC
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
257,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6334
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Coin Value History
1872-CC 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1872-CC 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/88). Mintage 257,000. ...
$2,040
1872-CC 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/141). Mintage 257,000. ...
$1,320
1872-CC 50C Good 6 NGC. Ex: Long Island Collection. NGC Census: (12/109). PCGS Population: (37/255). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid f...
$528
1872-CC 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/232 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (14/95 and 0/2+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$528
1872-CC 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/201 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (6/85 and 0/2+). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$780
1872-CC 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/112 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (10/55 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,500
1872-CC 50C -- Polished -- ANACS Details. Fine 12. Mintage 257,000....
$660
1872-CC 50C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (11/112). PCGS Population: (34/282). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage...
$372
1872-CC 50c PCGS VF20
$1,350
1872-CC 50C Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (4/74). PCGS Population: (23/160). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid f...
$870
1872-CC 50c NGC XF40
$2,350
1872-CC 50c NGC AG-03
$250
1872-CC 50C MS62 NGC. WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.4. ...
$22,800
1872-CC 50c PCGS VF Details (Cleaning)
$825
50C 1872-CC PCGS AU55 CAC
$7,931
1872-CC 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/212). NGC Census: (1/85). Mintage: 257,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$89
1872-CC 50C AU53 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.4. ...
$3,290
1872-CC 50C AU50 NGC. WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.4. ...
$3,055
1872-CC 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair 2, Low R.4. ...
$57,281
1872-CC 50C XF45 NGC. ...
$2,115
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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