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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:
6360
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1871
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
Coin Date:
1871-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,178,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6332
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Coin Value History
1871-S 50c MS
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1871-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$21,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $16,000 | $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
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Worth: $34 – $42,000
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Worth: $35 – $10,200
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1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. Small Wide S. AU Details--Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS).
$293
1871-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 55 (1 in 55+), 71 finer (11/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$793
1871-S 50C Incomplete S, WB-103, Die Pair 1, R.4, MS66 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-2. Small Wide S. AU-58 (NGC).
$840
1871-S 50C VF30 ANACS. Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$169
1871-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/157). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$276
1871-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/105). Mintage 2,178,000. ...
$324
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-35 (PCGS).
$144
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$192
1871-S 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (12/85). PCGS Population: (26/129). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,178,...
$216
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Very Small Thick Top S. MS-65 (PCGS).
$7,500
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Very Small Thick Top S. MS-64 (PCGS).
$2,880
1871-S 50C Small Wide S, WB-101, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 2,178,000....
$900
1871-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-2. Small Wide S. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,440
50C 1871-S PCGS MS63 CAC
$2,750
1871-S 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (4/99). PCGS Population (5/148). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia W...
$36
1871-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/101). NGC Census: (2/73). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$50
1871-S 50C VG10 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/69). PCGS Population (0/77). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$27
1871-S 50C G6 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/66). NGC Census: (1/63). Mintage: 2,178,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$35
1871-S 50C VF20--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details....
$39
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