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1916 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $40.50
G4 $54.00
G6 $57.00
VG8 $61.00
VG10 $81.00
F12 $101.00
F15 $143.00
VF20 $176.00
VF25 $182.00
VF30 $195.00
VF35 $214.00
XF40 $247.00
XF45 $292.00
AU50 $390.00
AU53 $416.00
AU55 $488.00
AU58 $682.00
MS60 $812.00
MS61 $878.00
MS62 $960.00
MS63 $1,130.00
MS64 $1,380.00
MS65 $2,620.00
MS66 $5,620.00
MS67 $25,200.00
MS68 $48,000.00
AG3 CAC $48.60
G4 CAC $65.00
G6 CAC $68.00
VG8 CAC $73.00
VG10 CAC $97.00
F12 CAC $122.00
F15 CAC $172.00
VF20 CAC $211.00
VF25 CAC $218.00
VF30 CAC $234.00
VF35 CAC $257.00
XF40 CAC $296.00
XF45 CAC $351.00
AU50 CAC $468.00
AU53 CAC $499.00
AU55 CAC $585.00
AU58 CAC $819.00
MS60 CAC $960.00
MS61 CAC $1,040.00
MS62 CAC $1,150.00
MS63 CAC $1,320.00
MS64 CAC $1,650.00
MS65 CAC $3,250.00
MS66 CAC $6,750.00
MS67 CAC $42,000.00
MS68 CAC $72,000.00

Apr Data

877 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1916 50C AU58 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 58 HA 720 02/11/2025
    1916 50C AU58 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 58 HA 900 01/21/2025
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 65 HA 2,520 01/19/2025
    1916 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 6,000 01/17/2025
    1916 50C MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 7,200 01/17/2025
    1916 50C MS65 NGC. 65 HA 3,000 01/14/2025
    1916 50C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 4,200 12/13/2024
    1916 50C MS62 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 62 HA 840 11/26/2024
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 65 HA 1,980 11/12/2024
    1916 50C MS64 NGC. Mintage 608,000. 64 HA 1,110 09/17/2024
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 608,000. 65 HA 2,760 09/15/2024
    1916 50C MS65+★ NGC. 65 HA 3,960 09/13/2024
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. The Walking Liberty design debuted on the half dollar in 1916 and the Philadelphia Mint struck a s 65 HA 2,340 09/03/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 870 08/28/2024
    1916 50C MS66 NGC. 66 HA 3,480 06/14/2024
    1916 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (570/404). NGC Census: (361/239). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 1,440 05/28/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 480 05/22/2024
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (288/114). NGC Census: (160/78). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag 65 HA 2,400 05/12/2024
    1916 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 6,600 05/09/2024
    1916 50C MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (570/403). NGC Census: (358/238). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 1,320 04/30/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 528 04/10/2024
    1916 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (226/1382 and 0/39+). NGC Census: (223/891 and 0/20+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 62 HA 810 04/02/2024
    1916 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (405/975). NGC Census: (295/595). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 608, 63 HA 870 04/02/2024
    1916 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (405/972). NGC Census: (294/594). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 608, 63 HA 870 04/01/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,920 03/28/2024
    1916 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/2008). NGC Census: (20/1355). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 608, 53 HA 312 03/26/2024
    1916 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (295/596). PCGS Population: (405/975). CDN: $920 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 608,0 63 HA 870 03/26/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 432 03/13/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,170 03/13/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 780 03/13/2024
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 576 03/13/2024
    1916 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (57/1298). PCGS Population: (134/1873). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 608, 55 HA 408 03/12/2024
    1916 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (404/970 and 1/38+). NGC Census: (294/595 and 1/19+). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 63 HA 1,020 02/20/2024
    1916 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/2304). NGC Census: (27/1525). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintag 15 HA 149 01/23/2024
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (291/114 and 9/14+). NGC Census: (162/78 and 4/4+). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 65 HA 1,920 01/14/2024
    1916 50C MS66 NGC. 66 HA 3,960 01/10/2024
    1916 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (295/597). PCGS Population: (405/972). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 608,0 63 HA 960 01/09/2024
    1916 50C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (51/1595). PCGS Population: (50/2389). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 608,00 10 HA 114 11/28/2023
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 4,080 11/21/2023
    1916 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (220/895). PCGS Population: (224/1372). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 608, 62 HA 840 11/21/2023
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 432 10/11/2023
    1916 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (403/968). NGC Census: (294/596). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 608, 63 HA 930 10/03/2023
    1916 50C MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 4,560 09/15/2023
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 408 08/23/2023
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,680 08/18/2023
    1916 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (19/1339). PCGS Population: (45/1986). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 608,0 53 HA 336 08/15/2023
    1916 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. A blanket of original patina covers this Gem Walker half dollar in shades of orange, yellow, rose, 65 HA 2,100 08/14/2023
    1916 PCGS MS-64 (green label) CAC 64 Scotsman 2,065 07/28/2023
    1916 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (556/408 and 14/22+). NGC Census: (353/236 and 12/8+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 64 HA 1,140 07/18/2023
    1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-50 (NGC). 50 Stacks Bowers 336 07/12/2023
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6566
      Coin Date: 1916
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 608,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Walking Liberty half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1916-1947
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Adolph A. Weinman
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.
      Reverse Description: A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle.
      General Notes: The 1916 Walking Liberty Half Dollar is the first year of issue for this significant, highly collectible series. The Philadelphia Mint produced 608,000 coins, which for this series and numismatic era is relatively low. Circulated examples are scarcer than later Walker issues. Uncirculated pieces and especially gem examples are very accessible but far from common. Up to and including MS66 the value progresses gradually. Only the handful of MS67 and MS68 examples would be considered rare.
      PCGS #: 6566
      NGC ID: 24PL
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