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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. around the periphery.
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 12.44 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: Enough were made that examples are easily enough found today. However, similar to the above, quality can be another matter entirely. Circulated coins are found in proportion to the mintage. Mint State pieces are plentiful for this issue, and a few decades ago it was not particularly unusual to find them in small groups, particularly the 1854-O (the largest mintage of the type). However, by now nearly all such groups have been dispersed, and coins are found one at a time. Select with care.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Check all of the features of Liberty on the obverse, including the head; check the stars; and on the reverse, check the eagle and other details.
Proof Coins: Proofs were made, and today not more than a few dozen exist, mostly of the 1854 date. Such pieces are rarities and when encountered should be carefully studied for quality.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72417
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.36 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse
Variety 2:
1854-1855
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Mark:
Various
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6278
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse, 1854-1855 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse, 1854-1855 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $84,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $36 – $16,800
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
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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
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1855-O 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$177
1854-O 50C Arrows, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 60 in 30, 1055 finer (1/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage ...
$171
1854-O 50C Arrows AU50 PCGS. CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$342
1855-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 6, R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,612
1855-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 19, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,026
1854-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 33, R.3, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,720
1854-O 50C Arrows, SS Republic Shipwreck Effect NGC. Mintage 5,240,000....
$415
1855-O 50C Arrows, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 53 (1 in 53+), 441 finer (12/25). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$384
1854-O 50C Arrows, AU55 NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,240,000....
$720
1854-O 50C Arrows, VF35 ANACS. Mintage 5,240,000....
$139
1855 50C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/238). Mintage 759,500. ...
$198
1854-O 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/112). Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$1,380
1855-O 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$216
1854-O 50C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/159). Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$1,740
1855-O 50C Arrows AU58 PCGS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$480
1855-S 50C Arrows Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/104). Mintage 129,950. ...
$901
1855-O 50C Arrows MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/230 and 0/20+). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$960
1855-S 50C Arrows VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/91). Mintage 129,950. ...
$930
1855-S 50C Arrows AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/119 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/63 and 0/0+). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$420
1855-O 50C Arrows MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/242). NGC Census: (1/158). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage...
$810
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