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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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
Catalog Information
GSID:
6486
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1874
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6434
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1873 50c Arrows PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$19,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $16,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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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
1873 50C Arrows, PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 58, 179 finer (11/25). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 55...
$946
1873 50C Arrows PR66 NGC....
$9,300
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-65 Cameo (CACG).
$9,300
1873 50C Arrows PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/62). Mintage 550. ...
$1,560
1873 50C Arrows PR64 PCGS....
$3,360
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-61 (NGC).
$1,080
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$780
1873 50C Arrows--Altered Surface--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/108). PCGS Population (5/131). Mintage: 550. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$1,380
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$600
1873 50C Arrows PR66 NGC....
$9,900
1873 50C Arrows PR65 NGC. ...
$6,600
1873 50C Arrows PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/62). Mintage 550. ...
$1,860
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-64 (NGC).
$2,640
1873 50C Arrows PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/102). PCGS Population: (8/137). Mintage 550. ...
$940
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,080
1873 50C Arrows Proof, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. Patches of hairlines are noted near the cap, TRUST, and HALF. The boldly st...
$632
$632
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$13,200
1873 50c NGC Proof 65 (Arrows)
$5,000
1873 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,560
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