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1878-S 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $26,400.00
G4 $31,200.00
G6 $38,400.00
VG8 $45,600.00
VG10 $50,400.00
F12 $52,800.00
F15 $55,200.00
VF20 $60,000.00
VF25 $63,000.00
VF30 $66,000.00
VF35 $69,600.00
XF40 $75,600.00
XF45 $78,000.00
AU50 $81,600.00
AU53 $86,400.00
AU55 $93,600.00
AU58 $96,000.00
MS60 $102,000.00
MS61 $120,000.00
MS62 $132,000.00
MS63 $140,400.00
MS64 $210,000.00
MS65 $252,000.00
MS66 $342,000.00
AG3 CAC $31,700.00
G4 CAC $37,400.00
G6 CAC $46,100.00
VG8 CAC $54,700.00
VG10 CAC $60,500.00
F12 CAC $63,400.00
F15 CAC $66,200.00
VF20 CAC $72,000.00
VF25 CAC $75,600.00
VF30 CAC $79,200.00
VF35 CAC $83,500.00
XF40 CAC $90,700.00
XF45 CAC $93,600.00
AU50 CAC $97,900.00
AU53 CAC $103,700.00
AU55 CAC $112,300.00
AU58 CAC $115,200.00
MS60 CAC $122,400.00
MS61 CAC $144,000.00
MS62 CAC $158,400.00
MS63 CAC $168,500.00
MS64 CAC $252,000.00
MS65 CAC $302,400.00
MS66 CAC $410,400.00

Apr Data

40 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, MS61 PCGS. There is a single known variety of the exceedingly rare 1878-S half dollar, 61 HA 102,000 10/23/2023
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, VG10 PCGS. 10 HA 44,400 10/06/2022
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, MS62 NGC. Ex: Pioneer Boone Family Collection. The 1878-S half dollar has a long, estab 62 HA 93,000 05/16/2022
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 117,000 10/07/2021
    1878-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 63 Stacks Bowers 138,000 08/17/2021
    1878-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. 61 Stacks Bowers 108,000 08/17/2021
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, AG3 PCGS. 3 HA 21,600 02/24/2021
    1878-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 288,000 03/20/2020
    1878-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 50,400 11/15/2019
    1878-S 50C WB-101 AG3 PCGS. 3 HA 21,600 09/06/2019
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 78,000 01/10/2019
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, AG3 PCGS Secure. 3 HA 24,000 02/22/2018
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 63,000 01/04/2018
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, AG3 PCGS. 3 HA 19,975 03/06/2016
    1878-S 50C WB-101, Die Pair 1, R.5, AU55 PCGS Secure. 55 HA 82,250 06/07/2015
    1878-S 50C -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. WB-101, Die Pair 1. 50 HA 58,750 08/09/2014
    1878-S 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair 1. 64 HA 199,750 06/23/2014
    1878-S 50C VF30 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair WB-1. 30 HA 49,938 04/27/2014
    1878-S 50C MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 129,250 03/20/2014
    1878-S 50C MS61 PCGS. WB-101. 61 HA 94,000 01/12/2014
    1878-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. 15 HA 47,000 09/29/2013
    1878-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101, Die Pair WB-1, the only known dies. Rarity-5. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 63 Stacks Bowers 193,288 08/15/2013
    1878-S 50C XF40 PCGS. WB-101. 40 HA 86,250 02/05/2012
    1878-S 50C AG3 PCGS. 3 HA 28,750 10/16/2011
    1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 63 Stacks Bowers 211,600 08/18/2011
    1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-101, the only known dies. Fine-15 (PCGS). 15 Stacks Bowers 59,512 08/18/2011
    1878-S 50C VG8 NGC. 8 HA 32,200 01/09/2011
    1878-S Seated Liberty Half Dollar. WB-101. Genuine--Code 92, Cleaning (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 14,680 11/04/2010
    1878-S 50C VG8 NGC. 8 HA 31,050 08/15/2010
    1878-S 50C MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 184,000 05/03/2009
    1878-S 50C XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 74,750 04/19/2008
    1878-S 50C VG8 PCGS. 8 HA 40,250 01/12/2008
    1878-S 50c MS 8 American Numismatic Rarities 34,500 08/11/2006
    1878-S 50C VG8 PCGS. The 1878-S is the key issue in the date and mintmark set of Seated half dollars. Only 12,000 pieces w 8 HA 37,375 04/29/2006
    1878-S 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. A legendary rarity in the Seated half series. The mintage was a mere 12,00 50 HA 58,075 01/28/2006
    1878-S 50c NGC MS63 ex: Eliasberg 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 87,400 03/06/2005
    1878-S 50c MS 63 American Numismatic Rarities 82,800 01/10/2005
    1878-S 50C XF40 NGC. As one studies 19th century American 40 HA 34,500 08/21/2004
    1878-S 50C VG8 NGC. Only 12,000 pieces were struck for 8 HA 23,000 08/21/2004
    1878-S 50C 63 HA 46,200 07/31/1993
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6360
      Coin Date: 1878-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Prefix: Key Date
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 12,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty Seated half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1866-1891
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      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
      PCGS #: 6360
      NGC ID: 24KR
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