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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:
74069
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:
Proof
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:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86423
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 PR CAM [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Motto on Reverse, 1866-1891 PR CAM [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $20,000 | $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 |
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
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4210-0.20200701022427487.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $600 – $48,000
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
1872 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 63 Cameo, 22 finer (12/25). Mintage 950. ...
$2,928
1883 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 53 in 64 (2 in 64+) Cameo, 33 finer (11/25). Mintage 1,039. ...
$2,440
1882 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,148
1882 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,392
1878 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. WB-101. ...
$7,930
1871 50C PR62 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 62 Cameo, 29 finer (12/25). ...
$1,830
1888 50C PR61 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/48). ...
$1,260
50C 1872 NGC PR68 CAM
$14,100
1880 50C PR60 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/116). NGC Census: (1/84). PR60. ...
$720
1881 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/68). Mintage 975. ...
$2,160
1881 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (30/38). CAC Population: (15/13). Mintage 975....
$2,520
1885 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,904
1867 50C PR66 Cameo NGC....
$5,280
1880 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,455
1885 50C PR62 Cameo NGC. WB-101....
$1,500
1880 50C PR61 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/113). NGC Census: (5/80). PR61. ...
$930
1878 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 68 CAM ex: Perfection Collection
$41,900
1880 50C PR60 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/85). PCGS Population: (1/103). PR60. ...
$660
1883 50C PR63 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/80). Mintage 1,039. ...
$1,680
1885 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 21 in 64 Cameo (1 in 64*), 32 finer. CAC: 10 in 64, 8 finer (10/25). Mintage 930....
$2,520
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