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An Excessively Rare 1893-S in Gem Mint State PCGS MS-65 CAC
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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6345
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1860
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:
1860-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
472,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6301
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Coin Value History
1860-S 50c MS
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1860-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $9,500 | $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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1860-S 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 53, 58 finer (11/25). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 472,000. ...
$586
1860-S 50C AU50 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 11 in 50, 81 finer (10/25). CDN: $450...
$780
1860-S 50C AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 472,000....
$990
1860-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/218). Mintage 472,000. ...
$159
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Large S. EF-40 (PCGS).
$384
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Medium S. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1860-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/207). Mintage 472,000. ...
$180
50C 1860-S NGC MS61
$1,821
50C 1860-S NGC MS64+ CAC
$21,738
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1. Rarity-3. Large S. AU-55 (ANACS). OH.
$456
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$408
1860-S 50C Medium S, WB-102, Die Pair 2, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Soft, satiny luster displays ivory-white color with hints of gold ...
$4,080
1860-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/173). NGC Census: (0/73). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 472,000...
$162
1860-S 50C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/140). NGC Census: (2/65). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF...
$312
1860-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/143). NGC Census: (1/65). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$89
1860-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-2. Rarity-3. Medium S. VF-30 (PCGS).
$123
1860-S 50C VG8 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (2/103). NGC Census: (1/64). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$141
1860-S 50C MS63 PCGS. WB-101. ...
$2,938
1860-S 50C --Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/46). PCGS Population (1/60). Mintage: 472,000. Numismed...
$54
1860-S 50C G6 ICG. WB-101. NGC Census: (0/47). PCGS Population (0/61). Mintage: 472,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$40
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