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1891 50c MS PL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.28%
$20.91
1891 50c MS PL
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Proof-like surfaces.

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: 213670
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 #: 86373
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1891 50c MS PL
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1891 50c MS PL
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.28%
$20.91
GSID:213670 PCGS:86373 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1891 50c MS PL
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $19,000 $1,234
MS67 - $16,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234

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