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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:
6440
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6413
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Coin Value History
1859 50c PR
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1859 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
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
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$9,150
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$1,680
1859 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/133). Mintage 800. ...
$1,800
1859 50C PR63 ANACS. Mintage 800. ...
$1,620
1859 50C PR64 NGC....
$2,640
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,680
1859 50C PR67 NGC. WB-101. ...
$12,925
1859 50C PR 60 PCGS. ...
$575
1859 50C
$288
1859 50C PR66 PCGS. ...
$6,756
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1859 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$1,200
1859 50C PR63 ANACS. Mintage 800. ...
$3,360
1859 50C PR64 NGC. WB-9....
$2,760
50C 1859 PCGS PR65 CAC
$4,112
1859 50C PR67 PCGS. ...
$11,162
1859 50C PR66 NGC. ...
$7,050
1859 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/94). NGC Census: (20/90). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 800. ...
$1,440
1859 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/100). PCGS Population (11/112). Mintage: 800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$978
1859 50c NGC Proof 63 ex: Dick Osburn
$1,600
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