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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. A ribbon above the eagle's head bears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht, as modified by James B. Longacre or another staff member, with the arrows added during the chief engravership of William Barber. Weight: 12.5 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City.
Key to Collecting: Circulated coins are available, often dated 1874 (the highest mintage), and in nearly any grade desired through lower Mint State levels. Today, choice Mint State coins are quite scarce, as the mintage, although about five million, was much smaller than preceding and later (especially) without-arrows coins. At the gem category, such coins are very rare but not as rare as quarter dollars of this type.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Points to check include the details of Liberty, the obverse stars, and the eagle on the reverse. Many are casually struck, but some are sharp. It will pay to be particular.
Proof Coins: Probably 75% or more of the mintage of 1,250 pieces survive.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72419
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):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows at Date, With Motto Reverse
Variety 2:
1873-1874
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Mark:
Various
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6342
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, With Motto Reverse, 1873-1874 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, With Motto Reverse, 1873-1874 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $62,500 | $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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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
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1874 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 45, 404 finer (1/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,...
$464
1874 50C Arrows AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 47 in 55, 218 finer (12/25). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,360,30...
$537
1874 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 40, 489 finer (11/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,...
$293
1873-CC 50C Arrows VG8 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 8, 103 finer (12/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 214,560...
$793
1874 50C Large Arrows, WB-102, MS65 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1874-CC 50C Arrows Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/181). Mintage 59,000. ...
$1,800
1874 50C Large Arrows, WB-102, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$5,280
1873 50C Arrows AU58 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (8/20). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$810
1874 50C Arrows AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (33/255). Mintage 2,360,300. ...
$396
1873 50C Large Arrows, WB-Unlisted, MS66 NGC. Open 3....
$10,800
1873 50C Arrows MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/99). Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$1,320
1874 50C Small Arrows, WB-101, MS61 NGC....
$1,170
1874 50C Arrows AU50 ANACS. Mintage 2,360,300. ...
$600
1873 50C Arrows VF30 ANACS. Mintage 1,815,700. ...
$312
1873-CC 50C Arrows Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/218). NGC Census: (3/88). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine ...
$1,110
1874 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (53/108). NGC Census: (20/67). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$2,400
1873-CC 50C Arrows Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/225 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (4/91 and 0/1+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for ...
$690
1873-CC 50C Arrows Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/281). NGC Census: (14/111). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 ....
$338
1874 50C Arrows VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (16/361). PCGS Population: (35/531). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage ...
$192
1873-S 50C Arrows VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/43). PCGS Population: (4/93). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 22...
$288
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