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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:
6310
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1890
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:
1890
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6372
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Coin Value History
1890 50c MS
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1890 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1890 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 62, 93 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,891
1890 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/103). Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,260
1890 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/122). Mintage 12,000. ...
$1,140
1890 50C MS65 PCGS....
$3,480
1890 50C XF40 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (6/80). PCGS Population: (12/149). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 12,00...
$960
1890 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/174). NGC Census: (0/91). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 12,...
$432
1890 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (2/89). PCGS Population: (2/172). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 12,0...
$504
1890 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/128). NGC Census: (0/79). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 12,000. ...
$870
1890 50C MS67 PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg. The 1890 is the penultimate issue in the Seated Liberty half dollar series, claiming a s...
$13,000
1890 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/135 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (0/77 and 0/0+). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45...
$1,080
50C 1890 NGC MS66* PL
$5,288
1890 50C VF35 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2/81). PCGS Population: (5/156). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 12,00...
$960
1890 50C VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/161). NGC Census: (1/84). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 12,0...
$780
1890 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/162 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (0/85 and 0/0+). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25....
$631
1890 50c PCGS MS64
$1,500
1890 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/119). NGC Census: (3/72). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Mint...
$1,020
1890 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/159). NGC Census: (4/80). Mintage 12,000. ...
$376
1890 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/60). NGC Census: (13/41). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$1,292
1890 50C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/83). PCGS Population (2/149). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$411
1890 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/79). PCGS Population (4/141). Mintage: 12,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$270
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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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