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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
6293
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,815,200
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6343
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1873 50c Arrows MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
1873 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 45 (1 in 45+), 311 finer (11/25). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45....
$366
1873 50C Arrows, AU55 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (44/176). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid ...
$690
1873 50C Large Arrows, WB-106, MS65 PCGS....
$6,600
1873 50C Arrows AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (8/20). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$810
1873 50C Large Arrows, WB-Unlisted, MS66 NGC. Open 3....
$10,800
1873 50C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/99). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$1,320
1873 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/383). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$384
1873 50C Arrows MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/123). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$1,440
1873 50C Large Arrows, WB-106, MS64 PCGS....
$3,840
1873 50C Arrows VF30 ANACS. Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$312
1873 50C Arrows -- Polished -- ANACS. AU53. Details. Mintage 1,815,700....
$206
1873 50C WB-108, Small Arrows, Repunched Date AU50 PCGS. Ex: Dick Osburn Collection. Repunched 1 and 3 in the date. Lightly...
$408
1873 50C Arrows VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (14/306). PCGS Population: (8/469). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1...
$114
1873 50c ICG VF20 (Arrows)
$90
1873 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/65 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (23/27 and 0/3+). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$2,040
1873 50C Arrows VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/270). PCGS Population: (27/407). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1...
$133
1873 50c PCGS Good-04 (Arrows)
$43
1873 50C Arrows, WB-106, Good 6 ANACS , and a 1873 50C Arrows, WB-107, Good 4 ANACS. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$74
1873 50C Arrows -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc. NGC Census: (1/127). PCGS Population (7/100). Mintage: 1,815,700. Numism...
$646
1873 50C Arrows, Double Die Obverse PCGS Genuine. FS-1101, WB-109 Quad Stripes. The PCGS number ending in .92 suggests clea...
$351
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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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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