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:
6291
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):
12.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.36 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Arrows
Variety 2:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
587,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6336
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Coin Value History
1873 50c No Arrows, Closed 3 MS
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1873 50c No Arrows, Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/65). Mintage 587,000. ...
$480
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/196). NGC Census: (2/105). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$127
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/2). NGC Census: (5/3). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$2,880
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/33). PCGS Population: (18/46). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$384
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 587,000....
$129
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/82). NGC Census: (6/50). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$720
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (13/71). PCGS Population: (29/127). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$164
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/198). NGC Census: (3/93). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Go...
$65
1873 50c NGC VF35 (No Arrows Closed 3)
$250
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/33 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (14/17 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whs...
$930
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/12). NGC Census: (3/9). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for problem-fre...
$1,160
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/16). PCGS Population: (2/31). CDN: $670 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$660
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/25). NGC Census: (4/12). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$1,080
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3 VF30 PCGS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (10/138). NGC Census: (4/75). CD...
$109
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3, WB-102 Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/78). PCGS Population: (5/154). Mintage 587,000....
$84
1873 50C No Arrows, Closed 3, WB-103, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,462
1873 50C Closed 3, No Arrows G4 ICG. WB-103.. NGC Census: (0/52). PCGS Population (1/63). Mintage: 587,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$21
1873 50C Closed 3, No Arrows VG8 ICG. WB-102.. NGC Census: (0/51). PCGS Population (0/62). Mintage: 587,000. Numismedia Ws...
$42
1873 50C Closed 3, No Arrows F12 ICG. WB-102.. NGC Census: (0/51). PCGS Population (0/61). Mintage: 587,000. Numismedia Ws...
$42
1873 50C Closed 3, No Arrows--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details,Net AG3. NGC Census: (0/49). PCGS Population (0/61). Mintage: 587,...
$25
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