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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:
6536
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
832
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1866-1891
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6449
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Coin Value History
1888 50c PR
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1888 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
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1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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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
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Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
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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
1888 50C PR63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 60 in 63, 98 finer (3/26). CDN: $975 W...
$2,013
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$1,080
1888 50C PR64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CAC Population: (7/11). Mintage 832....
$2,100
1888 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (12/5). Mintage 832. ...
$2,760
1888 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/151 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (24/131 and 0/2+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,200
1888 50C PR67 PCGS....
$12,000
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$3,600
1888 50c NGC Proof 60
$625
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$720
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-55 (PCGS).
$423
1888 50C PR68 NGC. ...
$13,512
1888 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR50. The fields have wispy ...
$391
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-63 (NGC).
$1,110
1888 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC. This piece is housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (55/37). NGC Census: (54/40). CDN: ...
$1,800
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$3,120
1888 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 62
$1,101
1888 50C PR67 NGC. ...
$4,920
1888 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC).
$2,280
$646
1888 50C PR61 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (14/168 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (7/149 and 0/2+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for probl...
$576
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