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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:
6537
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1888
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
832
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86449
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Coin Value History
1888 50c PR CAM
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1888 50c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1888 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,904
1888 50C PR61 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/48). ...
$1,260
1888 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/6). ...
$2,280
1888 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS....
$4,200
1888 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$5,160
1888 50C PR63 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$969
$952
50C 1888 PCGS PR65 CAM
$2,585
1888 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/21). NGC Census: (13/24). PR64. ...
$1,921
1888 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 66+ CAM ex: Perfection Collection
$6,000
1888 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$4,935
1888 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,880
1888 50C PR65★ Cameo NGC. ...
$4,080
1888 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (25/21). NGC Census: (13/24). PR64. ...
$2,520
1888 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,112
1888 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$7,050
1888 50C PR63 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$1,058
50C 1888 PCGS PR65 CAM
$3,055
50C 1888 PCGS PR64 CAM CAC
$1,880
1888 50C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. WB-101. ...
$5,875
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
Worth: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
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