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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:
6301
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):
0.48 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6363
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Coin Value History
1881 50c MS
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1881 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $34 – $42,000
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Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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1881 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 10 in 50, 160 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 10,000....
$1,342
1881 50C Closed Bud, WB-102, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Heifetz. PCGS Population: 2 in 63, 0 finer (11/25). Mintage 10,000. ...
$2,196
1881 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 15, 236 finer (10/25). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 10,0...
$660
1881 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 185 finer (10/25). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 10,000. ...
$900
1881 NGC MS-65 PL
$3,717
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,300
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-20 (PCGS).
$660
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,920
1881 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/200 and 0/7+). NGC Census: (3/80 and 0/7+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30....
$660
1881 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/92). NGC Census: (12/46). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 10,000...
$1,800
1881 50C MS67 NGC....
$9,000
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1881 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/81). PCGS Population: (0/201). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 10,000. ...
$660
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. AU-53 (NGC).
$840
1881 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/63). PCGS Population: (8/126). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 10,000. ...
$1,080
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. VG-8 (PCGS).
$336
1881 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/231). NGC Census: (0/90). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 10,0...
$336
1881 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/205). NGC Census: (2/85). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 10,000. ...
$360
1881 50C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/81). PCGS Population: (3/201). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Fine 12....
$432
1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-102. Type II Reverse. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,200
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