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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
Catalog Information
GSID:
6516
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
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
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
975
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86442
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Coin Value History
1881 50c PR CAM
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1881 50c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1292_3615-0.20200716232032885.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. WB-101. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$2,196
1881 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (30/38). CAC Population: (15/13). Mintage 975....
$2,520
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$4,680
1881 50C PR67+ Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$15,000
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$2,880
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-62 Cameo (PCGS).
$870
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-61 Cameo (NGC).
$720
1881 50C PR60 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (1/81). PCGS Population (0/66). ...
$517
1881 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 13 in 63 Cameo, 75 finer (11/25). Mintage 975....
$1,769
1881 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (30/38). Mintage 975. ...
$1,800
1881 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. WB-101....
$4,200
1881 50C PR67 Cameo NGC....
$5,280
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$3,600
1881 50C PR62 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (8/79). PCGS Population: (7/77). PR62. ...
$840
1881 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/68). Mintage 975. ...
$2,160
1881 50c PCGS Proof 64 CAM
$2,300
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).
$2,760
1881 50C PR67 Cameo NGC....
$5,280
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Type I Reverse. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$2,880
1881 50C PR62 Cameo PCGS. ...
$780
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