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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
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht, with motto added by James B. Longacre or someone else on Mint sta!. Weight: 1866–1873: 12.44 grams; 1875–1891: 12.5 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Carson City.
Key to Collecting: Now, at long last, finding a well-struck Liberty Seated half dollar with good eye appeal will not be much of a problem! The mintage quantities were greatest for the years 1866 through 1878, and today among worn specimens these are the most often seen. Later issues, 1879 through 1891, were made in small quantities as there was no call for such pieces in commerce. Mint State coins are quite plentiful, mostly dated during the low-mintage years beginning in 1879, an interesting situation that has a parallel among gold dollars and $3 pieces.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Generally, the striking of this type is fairly good. Still, the same usual points should be checked: the details of Liberty (including the head) on the obverse, the stars, and on the reverse, check the eagle.
Proof Coins: Proofs were made of each year and exist in proportion to their mintage figures. Generally, those of the 1880’s are choicer than those of earlier years.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72418
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:
Motto on Reverse
Variety 2:
1866-1891
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Mark:
Various
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6318
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 MS [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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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
1867-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 25, 265 finer (1/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,196,00...
$196
1877-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 90 in 64 (3 in 64+), 73 finer (1/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag...
$1,220
1875-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 53, 402 finer (12/25). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,200,0...
$317
1876-CC 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 55 (1 in 55+), 169 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. M...
$1,830
1876-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 17 in 62, 80 finer (12/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,528,000....
$793
1866 50C Motto AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 50, 89 finer (12/25). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 744,900....
$415
1878 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 58 (2 in 58+), 95 finer (11/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$854
1881 50C Closed Bud, WB-102, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Heifetz. PCGS Population: 2 in 63, 0 finer (11/25). Mintage 10,000. ...
$2,196
1876-CC 50C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 61, 101 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 1,95...
$2,684
1877-S 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 65 (5 in 65+), 31 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min...
$1,952
1875-S 50C Small Wide S, WB-104, Die Pair 2, R.4, MS66 PCGS. ...
$6,710
1883 50C WB-101 MS67 PCGS. ...
$24,400
1875-S 50C Misplaced Date, Very Small S, Breen-4994, WB-101, Die Pair 18, R.4, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$312
1873-S 50C VF30 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,528,000....
$336
1877-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 45, 633 finer (10/25). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,356,0...
$216
1881 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 15, 236 finer (10/25). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 10,0...
$660
1876-CC 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/404). Mintage 1,956,000. ...
$660
1867-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 20, 278 finer (10/25). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,196,0...
$192
1870-CC 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/175). Mintage 54,617. ...
$2,280
1878-CC 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/90). Mintage 62,000. ...
$2,640
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