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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:
6311
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1891
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:
1891
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
200,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6373
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Coin Value History
1891 50c MS
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1891 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$16,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $13,500 | $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 |
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1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$195
1891 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 19 in 55, 148 finer (12/25). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 200,000....
$439
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. VF-35 (PCGS).
$192
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$504
1891 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/242). Mintage 200,000. ...
$384
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-65 (NGC).
$2,520
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1891 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/163). PCGS Population: (9/254). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 200,000. ...
$300
1891 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/37). NGC Census: (37/29). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 200,00...
$2,040
1891 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/172). PCGS Population: (10/330). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 200,000....
$192
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. EF-45 (PCGS).
$288
1891 50c NGC VF20
$210
1891 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (10/99). PCGS Population: (11/165). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 200,000....
$576
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,560
1891 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (27/136). NGC Census: (16/84). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 20...
$780
1891 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/169). NGC Census: (21/111). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 200,00...
$990
1891 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/165). PCGS Population: (4/309). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mint...
$156
1891 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/265). NGC Census: (4/150). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mi...
$132
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$80
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-67 (NGC).
$8,284
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