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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6269
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
200,750
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6266
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Coin Value History
1851 50c MS
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1851 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $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
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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Worth: $38 – $12,600
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Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
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Worth: $38 – $50,400
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Worth: $34 – $36,000
1851 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 45, 91 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 200,750....
$2,684
1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-4. MS-66 (CACG).
$39,040
1851 50C Repunched Date, WB-103, Die Pair 3, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
$3,660
1851 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 55, 56 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 200,750....
$2,790
1851 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 50, 50 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 200,750....
$2,640
1851 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 53, 70 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 200,750....
$2,520
1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-4. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$15,600
1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-6. Rarity-4. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,680
50C 1851 PCGS MS61
$3,408
1851 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/50). PCGS Population: (15/99). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 200,750....
$1,800
1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. MS-64 (PCGS).
$7,800
50C 1851 NGC MS62
$3,878
50C 1851 PCGS MS63
$4,230
1851 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/108). NGC Census: (1/46). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mi...
$1,200
1851 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$840
50C 1851 PCGS MS67 EX PITTMAN
$58,750
1851 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/90). NGC Census: (0/48). Mintage: 200,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,234
1851 50C VF20 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1851 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/69). NGC Census: (0/58). Mintage: 200,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$1,380
1851 50C VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,840
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