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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:
6290
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
880,600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6333
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Coin Value History
1872 50c MS
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1872 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,500 | $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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1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-4. Rarity-3. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$456
1872 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/69). Mintage 880,600. ...
$432
1872 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/133). Mintage 880,600. ...
$216
1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. MS-66 (PCGS).
$8,400
1872 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/15). Mintage 880,600. ...
$1,110
1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$264
1872 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 880,600....
$159
1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,200
1872 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/170). NGC Census: (1/97). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 880,600. ...
$127
1872 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. AU-50 (PCGS).
$288
50C 1872 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$9,106
1872 50C VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/77). PCGS Population: (4/146). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Mint...
$74
1872 50C XF45 PCGS. EX: "E.B. Strickland Collection". PCGS Population: (33/80). NGC Census: (15/54). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid f...
$156
1872 50C MS63 NGC. WB-101, R.1. ...
$1,060
1872 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/8). NGC Census: (7/5). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$1,998
1872 50C MS61 ANACS. WB-101. NGC Census: (1/20). PCGS Population (3/32). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$441
1872 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/72). NGC Census: (0/48). Mintage: 880,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$62
1872 50C --Bent, Cleaned--ICG. Good 6 Details. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/44). PCGS Population (1/56). Mintage: 880,600. Numism...
$15
1872 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. ...
$51
1872 50C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60....
$345
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