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The United States utilized a two-cent coin for just ten years, from 1864 to 1873.
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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. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
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:
72417
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse
Variety 2:
1854-1855
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1855
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6278
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse, 1854-1855 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows at Date, No Motto Reverse, 1854-1855 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1854 50C Arrows AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 58 in 53, 354 finer (7/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,982,00...
$390
1854 50C Arrows XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 40, 615 finer (6/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,...
$232
1854-O 50C Arrows -- Obverse Tooled -- ANACS Details. AU58 Details. Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$366
1855-O 50C Arrows VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 30, 916 finer (5/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3...
$171
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$159
1854-O 50C Arrows MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 64, 41 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$2,928
1854 50C Arrows AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,982,000. ...
$281
1854 50C Arrows AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 81 in 55, 273 finer (4/26). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,982,00...
$439
1854-O 50C Arrows -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF35 Details. Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$114
1854-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 52, R.3, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,392
1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. MS-62 (NGC).
$960
1854-O 50C Arrows, WB-101, Die Pair 33, R.3, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,720
1855 50C Arrows VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/238). Mintage 759,500. ...
$198
1854-O 50C Arrows MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/112). Mintage 5,240,000. ...
$1,380
1855-O 50C Arrows XF45 PCGS. Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$216
1855/54 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102, FS-301. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$216
1855-S 50C Arrows Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/104). Mintage 129,950. ...
$901
1855-O 50C Arrows MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/230 and 0/20+). Mintage 3,688,000. ...
$960
1855-S 50C Arrows VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/91). Mintage 129,950. ...
$930
1855-S 50C Arrows AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/119 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/63 and 0/0+). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$420
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