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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:
6545
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):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1891
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6452
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Coin Value History
1891 50c PR
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1891 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $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
1891 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 61, 217 finer (6/26). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 600. ...
$915
1891 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 64, 40 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600. ...
$1,586
1891 50C JD-1, R.3, PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 63, 97 finer (4/26). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage ...
$1,342
1891 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: 32 in 66 (2 in 66+), 7 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 600....
$3,904
1891 50C PR65 NGC. CAC. WB-101....
$2,880
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-58 (PCGS).
$600
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$960
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$1,080
1891 50C PR67 NGC. ...
$3,840
1891 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. Proof Net PF50. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (0/176). Mintage: 600. (#6452)...
$402
$20,700
1891 50C--Environmental Damage--ANACS. Net PR60....
$460
1891 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/193). NGC Census: (8/152). PR61. Mintage 600. From The Property of a Lady, P...
$780
1891 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 64, 40 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 600....
$1,403
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$1,200
1891 50C PR66 NGC. ...
$3,660
1891 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1891 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/206). NGC Census: (0/161). Mintage 600. ...
$494
1891 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$720
1891 50C PR67 NGC. ...
$4,230
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