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Catalog Information
GSID:
15304
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
CSA
Variety 2:
Original
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mintage:
4 known
Coinage Type:
Confederate States of America
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
340401
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1861 50c CSA, Original MS
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1861 50c CSA, Original MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF40 |
|
$1,173,000 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,020,000 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
So-Called 50c: (1947) Confederate States Seal 50c NGC SC MS66 (C. Smith)
$210
1861 50C Original Confederate States of America Half Dollar PR40 NGC. CAC. ...
$960,000
1861 50C Original Confederate Half Dollar, PR30 NGC. CAC. ...
$881,250
$11,500
$632,500
1861 Confederate Half Dollar. Original. Breen-8000. Proof-40 (NGC).
$646,250
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