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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:
6303
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1883
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
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6365
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Coin Value History
1883 50c MS
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1883 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1883 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 8 in 62 (1 in 62+), 53 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8,00...
$1,586
1883 50C WB-101 MS67 PCGS. ...
$24,400
1883 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/142). Mintage 8,000. ...
$930
1883 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (4/53). Mintage 8,000. ...
$1,860
1883 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/26). NGC Census: (21/18). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 8,000....
$1,860
1883 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/224 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/99 and 0/2+). CDN: $295 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Goo...
$432
1883 50C AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (16/108). NGC Census: (9/60). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 8,0...
$2,400
1883 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/52 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (7/39 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$1,980
50C 1883 PCGS MS65
$4,230
1883 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/78). PCGS Population: (13/156). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 8,000. ...
$750
1883 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/103). NGC Census: (5/55). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 8,000. ...
$1,080
1883 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (3/82). PCGS Population: (4/190). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 8,000. ...
$780
1883 50c PCGS AU50
$1,375
1883 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/196 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/84 and 0/2+). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fi...
$576
1883 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/192 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/84 and 0/2+). CDN: $415 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fi...
$630
1883 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/183). NGC Census: (0/80). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 8,000. ...
$780
1883 50C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/168 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (0/81 and 0/2+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$900
1883 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/174). NGC Census: (1/87). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VG8 . Minta...
$423
1883 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/161). NGC Census: (2/83). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$494
1883 50C AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/86). PCGS Population (0/183). Mintage: 8,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$306
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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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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