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Liberty Seated Half Dollar varieties are attributed using Bill Bugert's multiple volume "A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties" and will be referenced as WB. Variety collectors are urged to add these Registers to their numismatic libraries.

There are 22 Coins for Sale. Most recent coin added on October 1, 2026

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1856-S	AU55	CACG 160250845		Choice	$6500	One of the Top 5 CAC coins. A highly lustrous example with a giant S mintmark on the reverse. Light obverse handling lines can be seen. A low popultion CAC coin in choice AU grades. There is one stickered as a 55, this one as a CACG AU55 and only two sticked in 58. GFRC sold one of the AU58s in March 2021 for $14,999 and Heritage sold the other AU55 CAC coin for $7,800 in October 2023 making this coin an execellent value.
	1857	MS61	NGC 4183024001		Gem	$1275	New September 25! Excellent Eye Appeal on the Obverse. Ex. Sooner Collection. The eye appeal on the obverse is enticing with vibrant blue, magenta, bluish green, and yellow orange colors seen. There are no noticeable marks seen but some rub on the obverse can be seen to justify the MS61 grade. Miss Liberty's head is slightly weak as well as stars 7 and 8. The reverse is well struck and looks to be MS62-MS63.
	1858	MS65	NGC Fatty 150793001		Gem	$6600	New September 29! Gem Original, Great Color. Iridescent grey with all sorts of colors present when viewed under a light. Very clean with smooth surfaces throughout. Also with strong striking details, this would make an excellent type coin. In an old NGC Gen. 4.0 (1989-1992) holder.
	1860-S	AU50	CACG 827691386		Choice	$1200	New September 14! Choice Original. Attractive iridescent grey toning covers well preserved surfaces. A bit of crust around the devices creates a cameo effect. No marks worth of mention and only a few scattered lines.
	1861-S	EF45	NGC 3719816013	WB-10 R4	Original	$525	Original Grey. Ex. Spring Branch and Murphys collections. This piece exhibits a pleasing two-tone appearance, sometimes referred to as circulated cameo effect. Deep gray and navy shades in the protected areas are offset by silver fields and central figures. The reverse exhibits similar composition, with dusty russet hues added to the mix. A few hairlines are seen above the eagle, while the obverse fields are smoother. WB-10, with the left edge of the mintmark vertically aligned with the left tip of the arrow feather. Housed in a newer NGC holder with edge view insert.
	1869	MS61	PCGS 80467651		Choice	$1350	Choice Original. Ex. Spring Branch, Oregon Beaver and Seal Beach Collections. Steely surfaces exhibit silver patina marked by deeper maroon color in the stars, while the reverse reveals russet shades within the legend. The reverse fields are more reflective, serving to create pleasing contrast with the frosty eagle. Most star centers are defined, while the eagle claws to the left join together. WB-3, with a high date sloping downward. CAC has stickered 45 pieces in all grades, with 14 coins finer. The CAC price guide value is $1,350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval.
	1870	MS64	PCGS 19264518	WB-7	Choice	$3950	Near Gem Original. Ex. Spring Branch and Newtown Collections. Rich color covers both sides of this middle-date Philadelphia piece. Deep tan and chestnut patina underlays both sides, with navy blue highlights present in the left stars and aqua hue evident in the legend and protected areas of the obverse. Stars points are distinct and claw joints are separated, if faintly so. CAC has stickered 38 pieces total, with three coins at MS64 and only five examples finer, all at MS65. The CAC guide value is $3,600 in MS64 and $10,500 in MS65, making this the highest CAC-approved example one can hope to attain without a major, five-figure investment. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1872-S	EF45	ANACS 2545391	WB-3	Choice	$440	Better San Francisco Date, 1st Class Eye Appeal, Choice Original. Ex Lakeland Collection. Previously sold by GFRC. With a mintage of only 580,000, 1872 San Francisco struck halves are now recognized as being a better date among its peers. Please don't let the fact that this Lakeland Collection release being housed in an ANACS old white holder hold you back from a purchase. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, ANACS grading was noted for being conservative in many cases. This lot is an example of conservative grading given the limited wear and natural coin gray patina. Under a bright light, there is a color transition to rose-gray and blue hues. Field have a steely finish with some reflectance under a bright light. Overall, this is an attractive example for the grade.
	1873 Closed 3, No Arrows	AU58	NGC 1900174003	WB-4	Original	$995	Prooflike Surfaces. Well Struck. This is clearly from freshly polished dies with both sides displaying prooflike surfaces. Nicely struck with some weakness around stars 7, 8, and Miss Liberty's head, there is copper toning towards the rims . Previously sold by GFRC as a Choice coin, we feel the scratch to the left of stars 11, 12, and 13 is prominent enough to call it Original. Additional obverse marks are seen.
	1873 With Arrows	EF45	PCGS 30684073	WB-109	Original	$830	"Quad Stripes", Double Die Obverse, Crusty Gray Patina, Original Surfaces, Sunset Collection. GFRC Cost Basis!- This crusty, original piece exhibits thick gray and tan toning throughout, with more intense patina at the rims. The central figures are lighter, with numerous bits of silver emerging from the recessed areas within Liberty's gown. WB-109, the quad stripes variety, with die doubling accounting for the additional vertical lines in the shield. This is a plainly visible, popular variety, making for a great "story" coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder.
	1873-CC With Arrows	MS63	PCGS 36940280	WB-8	Choice	$17500	With Arrows, Choice Original, Newtown Collection.. Reflective luster emerges from the medium skin, highlighting the maroon and gold patina at the rims. The strike is complete, with sharp star centers and distinct claw knuckles. WB-8, with errant digits in the dentils, and a large, level mintmark. The Carson City Mint struck both No Arrows and With Arrows types in this year, and although the No Arrows pieces are a bit scarcer, both issues were struck in low quantities. PCGS notes 228 pieces total, 2 coins at MS63, and five examples finer. The PCGS price guide value in MS63 is $20,000. Mint State examples are not often encountered, and PCGS Coin Facts indicates a market velocity of approximately two appearances of Mint State coins per year. The appeal of the CC mintmark is strong, and such examples are highly prized by collectors. Ex. GFRC (February 2019), at $17,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6344.
	1874 Arrows	MS61	PCGS 31445631		Choice	$1495	New October 1! Lustrous Type Coin with Decent Strike. Ex. Sooner Collection. Despite the lower Uncirculated grade, this has good eye appeal for this type coin with mostly brilliant white surfaces. There is a little rim toning seen on both sides that enhances the eye appeal. Small marks can be seen especially on the obverse, but the MS61 grade seems conservative. The reverse is at least MS62 on its own.
	1874-CC	MS63	PCGS 25399807	WB-3	Choice	$37000	Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Along with the 1870-CC and 1878-CC, the 1874-CC is one of the keys to Carson City half dollar set. Few pieces survived from the small mintage of 59,000 pieces and today examples in all grades are highly prized. This piece exhibits even, medium gray toning, with hints of gold, russet, and blue more evident as the coin is tilted under a light. Moderate cartwheel radiates from both sides, a touch more actively on the reverse. WB-3, with a die lump below the curl and a diagonal die line through (STAT)ES. The mintmark is small with close spacing and slopes upward. Well struck with star centers evident and typical softness in the left claws. CAC has approved 47 coins total, a single piece in MS63 (the present coin), two examples at MS64, and a single coin at MS65. PCGS reports three higher pieces in MS64, one coin in MS65 and one example in MS66. The CAC price guide value is $37,400 while PCGS is a tick higher at $37,500. The significance of this offering is hard to overstate, as Carson City pieces are among the most desirable issues in the Seated series. This piece combines the all-important CC mintmark with key date status and a strong technical grade. As if that were not enough, CAC endorses this example as premium for the grade. The new owner of this special coin will be exceptionally pleased. Ex. GFRC (August 2021), at $35,000, previously from the Milford Collection (Heritage 1/2011, lot 5565), realized $26,450. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6347.
	1875	MS65	PCGS 19696072		Gem	$4500	Gem Original. Ex. Spring Branch and Newtown Collections. Blue-green and russet patina fill the rims of the GFRC-rated Gem example, complemented by frosty luster, and the aesthetic appeal is strong. Protected areas exhibit similar aqua color, contrasting with silver centers. The stars are well-defined, while a couple of the claw knuckles blend together. CAC notes 95 stickered pieces total, 11 coins in MS65, and two examples finer, all at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $4,100 in MS65. Ex. Heritage (February 2019, lot 4048), at $3,360. Sold by GFRC for $3850 in May 2025.Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1876	MS66	PCGS 44698854		Gem	$5500	Gem Original. Ex. Spring Branch and Newtown Collections. Reflective surfaces host russet fields and electric blue patina at the rim, and the eye appeal is immediately apparent. Central devices are lighter, with the deepest shades at the rim, a favored scheme among aficionados of toned coins. Typically struck, with stars to the right softly impressed. The 1876 die varieties are not fully documented, but this example is distinctive, with a low date. CAC has stickered 79 examples in all grades, three coins in MS66, and a one MS67 finer. The CAC price guide value is $4,750, a reasonable level for an especially attractive piece that is near finest known. Sold by GFRC for $5000 in January 2025. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval.
	1877-S	MS62	CACG 685215384		Gem	$995	Steely Reflective Luster, Absolute Gem at Grade, Very Conservative CACG Grading. Ex. Spring Branch. This 1877-S Seated half is an absolutely gem at the CACG certified grade. Steely fields radiate glowing reflective luster when viewed under a bright light. The darker in-hand toning melts away and reveals center rose and peripheral blues on the obverse while the reverse transitions to center blue-gray with peripheral aquamarine-gold. A 10x located a few ancient micro ticks on the lower gown that are totally inconsequential given the magnificent originality and eye appeal. This piece is more than conservatively graded. Housed in new CAC Grading (2023) holder and graded consistent with CAC approval standards.
	1879	MS65	PCGS 29975015		Gem	$4350	New September 28! Gem Original, Well Struck. Ex. Emerald and Newtown Collections. The low-mintage, 1879-1890 runs are well known to Liberty Seated half and quarter dollar enthusiasts, and this 12-coin group might easily stand on its own as a "set within a set." The present example, from the inaugural year of this run, presents a thick skin of smoky grey patina with sea-green highlights in the protected areas. Steely, frosted luster creates swirling cartwheels, and the eye appeal is compelling. Stars are sharply impressed, while a few of the feathers on the eagle's left leg are soft. The CAC census notes 96 examples in all grades, with 33 coins finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval.
	1879	MS64	NGC 349806002		Choice	$2100	Low Mintage Philadelphia Date, Partial Cameo Eye Appeal, Mirrored Fields, So Choice. Ex. Spring Branch. 1879 brought a dramatic reduction in small silver denomination coinage at the East Coast mint. After the 1875 through 1877 years of huge production totals, the Philadelphia mint shifted to coining large quantities of silver bullion into Morgan dollars. 1879 Seated half dollars were limited to 4,800 strikes. However, most were saved by regional collectors which explains the basis for this near-gem survivor. I'm loving this piece for its nearly full cameo eye appeal during bright light assessment. Fields are strongly mirrored and provide a contrasted background for the center devices. Rose-gold coloration is consistent on both sides. Fields are minimally abraded with a planchet void between star 4 and left facing arm that is an struck. Overall eye appeal is pleasing. Housed in NGC Gen 6 (1996) holder.
	1880	PF65	PCGS 40781870		Choice	HOLD $2475	New September 28! Fully Struck with Dazzling Reverse Toning. Ex. Emerald Collection. Mintage of 1,355. The reverse toning of this well struck proof is dazzling with vibrant blue, purple and magenta toning above deep watery fields. The obverse toning is attractive with blue and magenta concentric rim toning with a lighter purple center.
	1881	MS65	CACG 294426045		Choice	$4995	10,000 Minted. Lustrous with Color. Just 10,000 minted. This coin was clearly saved soon after being minted and well cared for since. It is well struck with few marks of any consequence. Both sides have colorful toning over strong underlying luster. The obverse has toning around the rims and on the right field with blue, magenta, and yellowis hues. The reverse toning is especially attractive as you move towards the right where the deep blue and magenta toning turns into vibrant yellow, orange, and blue color that glows from the strong underlying luster.
	1881	MS64	PCGS OGH 5169886		Gem	$3950	Superb Toning; Gem Quality. This coin has spectacular multiculored toning that comes alive under a light. The fields are semi prooflike and have excellent luster. The strike is excellent and marks are at a minimum. Would grade substantially higher but for some small lines to the left of stars 11 and 12.
	1881	EF40	PCGS 58320916		Choice	$1495	New September 8! Just 10,000 Minted. Original and Nicely Struck. This is an attractive choice example of a low mintage late date Seated half in a very popular grade. The original medium grey surfaces are nicely struck. Some small ticks can be seen on both sides commensurate with circulation. This would make a nice addition to a circulated Seated half set builder.
	1882	MS65	PCGS 25679998		Gem	$4750	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Thick skin reveals tannish-brown patina on both sides, with the deepest color at the rims. Additional plum shades are evident beneath the eagle. Most of the claw knuckles exhibit separation, if faintly so. The 2 in the date is distinctly shaped, with the lower right serif nearly touching the upper loop. The Philadelphia Mint produced just 4,400 pieces in this year, the lowest total within the 1879-1890 run, tied with the 1884 issue. With many saved by contemporary collectors, survivors are apt to be in higher grades, but this example still stands near the top. CAC has certified 10 coins at the offered grade. The PCGS price guide value is $5,500 as reference. Ex. Eye Appealing Coins. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. PCGS #6366.