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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.
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 1839–1853: 13.36 grams; 1856–1866: 12.44. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans.
Key to Collecting: Examples can be acquired with no difficulty (note that the 1853 and the 1854 and 1855 are considered to be separate types, and are thus excluded from the present category). Most half dollars of this design are available in proportion to their mintage quantities. The earlier dates are scarcer in higher grades. Many Mint State pieces exist. Those in the 1850’s and very early 1860’s are most often seen.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Striking can be a problem and varies from year to year and die combination to die combination but, as always, this contributes to the appeal of seeking a piece that is just right for your collection. Check the high areas of Liberty, the details of her head, and the stars on the obverse. On the reverse, the eagle is often weak, typically at the lower left. The denticles, usually sharp, should be checked as well. New Orleans coins are typically less well struck than are those from Philadelphia or San Francisco.
Proof Coins: Proofs were made of most of the years in this range, with production beginning in a particularly significant way in 1858. Today, Proofs are readily available from this point through 1865. Quality is often lacking, and care should be given when making a purchase.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74065
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):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Motto Reverse
Variety 2:
1840-1865
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1840-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6382
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
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Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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
1850 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $90,000
1862 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 62, 136 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 550. ...
$3,782
1862 50C PR65 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1864 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 63, 90 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 470. ...
$2,400
1862 50C PR61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (15/170). NGC Census: (8/142). CDN: $85...
$1,320
1862 50C PR67 PCGS....
$10,200
1858 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1842 50C PR66 NGC. WB-101. ...
$48,000
1865 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/157). NGC Census: (0/153). Mintage 500. ...
$528
1841 50C PR58 NGC. ...
$7,800
1863 50C PR60 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/169). NGC Census: (0/111). Mintage: 460. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$940
50C 1865 NGC PR68 EX SIMPSON
$24,675
$2,300
1861 50C PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/108). NGC Census: (0/93). Mintage: 1,000. ...
$499
1842 50C Small Date -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. ...
$150
1863 50C PR69 NGC. The No Motto Seated Liberty Half ...
$66,700
1859 50C
$288
1862 50C PR62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (41/131). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$2,040
1864 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1861 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/39). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,920
1859 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/133). Mintage 800. ...
$1,800
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