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:
6304
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1884
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:
1884
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,400
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6366
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Coin Value History
1884 50c MS
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1884 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1884 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/143). Mintage 4,400. ...
$1,440
1884 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/175 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (1/90 and 0/5+). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20....
$690
50C 1884 PCGS MS65
$3,642
1884 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/84). PCGS Population: (6/154). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,400. ...
$1,380
1884 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/119). NGC Census: (2/72). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,400. ...
$1,440
1884 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/168). NGC Census: (1/86). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,400. ...
$780
1884 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/76). PCGS Population: (3/137). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,400. ...
$1,440
1884 50C MS67+ PCGS. ...
$15,600
1884 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/102 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (4/66 and 0/5+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,860
50C 1884 PCGS MS61
$1,704
50C 1884 PCGS MS63
$1,821
1884 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/180). NGC Census: (0/88). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 4,40...
$504
1884 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/165 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (0/85 and 0/4+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$900
1884 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/77). PCGS Population: (1/134). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$576
50C 1884 PCGS MS66
$5,405
1884 50c PCGS AU55
$1,025
1884 50C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (2/84). PCGS Population (2/144). Mintage: 4,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$517
$450
1884 50C MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,115
1884 50C Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/88). PCGS Population (0/127). Mintage: 4,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$558
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Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
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Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
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Worth: $34 – $36,000
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