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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:
6307
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1887
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:
1887
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6369
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Coin Value History
1887 50c MS
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1887 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$20,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
1887 50C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (21/69). NGC Census: (13/53). CDN: $1,6...
$1,980
1887 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (23/31). Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,220
1887 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/171). Mintage 5,000. ...
$900
1887 50C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/108). PCGS Population: (0/192). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 5,00...
$720
50C 1887 NGC MS65
$3,525
50C 1887 PCGS MS66
$4,700
50C 1887 PCGS MS67 CAC
$27,025
1887 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/88 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (4/66 and 0/2+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$1,680
1887 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/107). NGC Census: (9/72). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,00...
$4,080
1887 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/84). PCGS Population: (1/115). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,200
1887 50C VG8 NGC. This is a more collectible example of the challenging 1887 issue, of which only 5,000 pieces were struck....
$840
1887 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/70). PCGS Population: (5/98). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,880
1887 50C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/146 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (1/93 and 0/2+). CDN: $570 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,020
1887 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/157 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/95 and 0/1+). CDN: $530 Whsle. Bid for problem-free N...
$780
1887 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/124). NGC Census: (4/87). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$1,020
1887 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (3/82). PCGS Population: (3/113). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$720
1887 50C AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/87). PCGS Population: (8/117). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Min...
$930
1887 50C VF30 PCGS. NGC Census: (1/95). PCGS Population: (4/150). Mintage 5,000....
$780
1887 50C XF40 PCGS. ...
$805
1887 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/97). PCGS Population (1/125). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia Ws...
$690
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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