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This is the specific die variety sought by collectors of CSA obverse Seated half dollar. The high valuations are reserved for the coins with a visible die crack from the bridge of Liberty's nose up to the rim to the denticle right of star 7. Other so-called CSA obverse half dollars without this die crack trade much closer in value to the regular 1861-O half dollar.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
226495
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
CSA Obverse, Die Crack
Variety 2:
FS-401, W-11
Coin Date:
1861-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,532,633
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
390906
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Coin Value History
1861-O 50c CSA Obverse, Die Crack, FS-401, W-11 MS
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1861-O 50c CSA Obverse, Die Crack, FS-401, W-11 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $26,500 | $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
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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
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 8 finer (5/26)...
$4,636
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,222
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF Details. Net Fine 12. Fo...
$561
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic. Formerl...
$1,891
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,880
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401 (formerly FS-007), Die Pair 11, R.3, VG8 PCGS. ...
$854
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC . Ex: S.S. Republic. Formerly...
$1,952
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU58 PCGS. A faint glimmer of gold toning near the rims f...
$13,500
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, MS63 NGC....
$4,560
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/43). NGC Census: (0/0). VG...
$600
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,480
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, AU55 NGC. FS-007. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/...
$8,100
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Good 4 PCGS. (FS-007). PCGS Population: (4/36). NGC Census: (0/0). Good 4 . ...
$408
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (10/22 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+)....
$528
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, Die Pair 11, R.3, FS-401, VF30 NGC. ...
$1,320
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, Die Pair 11, R.3, FS-401, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,100
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, VF25 PCGS Secure. ...
$960
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3, XF45 PCGS. ...
$4,800
1861-O 50C CSA Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$1,080
1861-O 50C Confederate Obverse, WB-102, FS-401, Die Pair 11, R.3 -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: S.S. Republic....
$3,600
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