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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 April 12, 2025

Photo	Date	Grade	TPG	Variety	GFRC Rating	Price	Description	Buy
	1839 With Drapery	MS65	PCGS 32707208	WB-5	Gem	$25500	With Drapery, Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Pogue.. A stellar pedigree accompanies this Gem half dollar, which traces the coin to both the Pogue and Pryor collections. Although lacking the 1853-O No Arrows half, the Pryor collection included just about everything else, including an MS-64 1878-S and a complete, Mint State set of Carson City halves. A quick tilt of the present coin reveals blue and rose-copper patina, and the eye appeal is strong. A few stars are softly impressed, while most of the eagle claws are sharp. WB-5, with a die lump just beneath the drapery to the right side. This piece is tied for finest known at CAC, which notes 65 coins total, including five pieces certified at MS65 and no examples finer. Previously from the Pogue V sale (Stack’s Bowers, January 2017), lot 5027, where it sold for $21,150. Earlier from the Pryor collection, there sold by Bowers & Merena (January 1996), lot 98, at $3,080. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) PCGS holder with special Pogue label pedigree. The label reads D. Brent Pogue Collection, WB-102 Seated Drapery. Ex. GFRC January 2023, at $24,500. PCGS #6232.
	1840 Reverse of 1839	MS64+	PCGS 81471362	WB-1	Gem	$8000	New March 30! Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. A brilliant figure of Liberty emerges from the crusty fields, framed by deeper blue patina at the periphery. The overall preservation level is exceptional, and this near-condition census piece will serve as an upgrade to all but the most advanced sets of Liberty Seated half dollars. Stars to the left are weakly impressed, while the eagle claws are well-defined. WB-1, with reverse die cracks. CAC reports 76 coins overall, with three coins at MS64, four pieces in MS65, and four at the MS66 level. The CAC price guide progresses from $4,350 in MS64 to $11,200 in MS65. Pricing a “plus” attribute is somewhat more art than science, and, in this case, the bidders will decide the appropriate increment above the MS64 value. Ex. Osprey collection (GFRC, June 2021), at $8,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6234.
	1840-(O)	AU55	NGC 6771827002		Original	$4600	New Orleans Medium Letters Reverse, No Mintmark, Late Die State, Osprey Collection. Consignor Price Reduction. A special high grade offering of the 1840(O) design type for the advanced collector. The 1840(O) die pairing is necessary for both date/mintmark and type sets resulting in significant demand. The ongoing challenge is locating a choice original specimen as many are well worn or have been molested. GFRC is excited to be offering a mid grade AU example with golden gun metal gray patina and steely fields. The limited wear allows insight into the die rust throughout Liberty's gown lines. Bright light inspection reveals reflective luster and some embedded gold. A 10x inspection revealed chatter in the right obverse field that precludes a GFRC-Choice quality rating. Freshly graded and housed in new large font NGC holder. The 1840-(O) MED LETTERS attribution is illustrated on the NGC label. This lot has been to CAC for review and did not sticker as I'm certain that someone will ask the question.
	1840-O	MS63+	PCGS 06613793	WB-11	Gem	$6500	New March 28! Satiny Luster, Premium Second Year Issue, Gem Original, Ex.Newtown Collection.. Consignor Price Reduction - Satiny luster flows from both sides of this highly original piece, while an exceptional strike delivers well-defined star points and full claw detail. The lightly toned surfaces reveal only a few ticks, consistent with the grade level. WB-11, with the reverse die crack, although not advanced, easily matching the Bugert plate coin. CAC reports 54 coins total, with three pieces in MS63, two coins at MS64, and a single outlier at MS66. The CAC price guide advances from $6,750 in MS63 to $11,400 in MS64. Ex. Newtown Liberty Seated Half Dollar Collection Sale (GFRC, January 2025) where it realized $7,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval.
	1842 Medium Date	EF45	PCGS 45001242	WB-11	Choice	$450	Medium Date, Steely Gray Reflectance, Peripheral Orange-Gold, Choice Overall, Sooner Collection. Bright light viewing is were the fun is for this GFRC-Choice rated 1842 WB-11 half dollar. The surflaces are steely reflective with some calling the fields partially mirrored. Orange-gold covers the obverse with darker borders. The reverse is mostly untoned with copper-gold at the right edge. Strike is complete with bold motifs stronger than the certified grade would suggest. Rub is consistent across the devices and fields. An attractive example that is consistent with the lots being released by the Sooner Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2015-2020) holder.
	1842 Small Date, Rev of 1842	AU50	PCGS 81050700	WB-7 R2	Original	$625	Small Date, Reverse of 1842, Lustrous Surfaces, Gold Rims, Reverse Rim Cud at 11:00, Sooner Collection. The highlight of this returning 1842 WB-7 Seated half dollar is a reverse cud above S(TAT)ES but fairly common according to Bill Bugert. Fields are steely with the associated reflectively under a bright light. A light grayish tone is framed by golden shades at the borders. A 10x inspection notes some wispy field hairlines consistent with the Original quality rating. This is a die variety play for those that enjoy assembling 19th century silver with major cracks and cuds. Housed in a PCGS 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with the label reading "Small Date, Rev of 1842".
	1845	MS64	PCGS 43779810	WB-2	Choice	HOLD $12000	Near-Gem Original, Tied Finest at CAC, Newtown Collection.. The CAC census continues to reveal surprises, with ostensibly common dates being surprisingly scarce when originality is considered. CAC has certified 29 examples of the 1845 half, and this piece stands as king of the hill with two other pieces at the MS64 level, and none finer. The situation is nearly as challenging at PCGS, which has certified four coins at MS64, a single example at MS64+, and none higher. The present coin exhibits thick patina, with rose colored fields and intense blue shade in the protected areas of the obverse. Characteristic softness is evident at the eagle’s left leg. W-2, with the high date slanting downward and die lump atop (STA)T(ES). The CAC price guide value is $12,000. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6248.
	1845-O	MS64	PCGS 6556656	WB-9	Choice	$7995	Exceptional Eye Appeal, Important Pittman Pedigree, Mirrored Fields, New Orleans Collection. Frankly, little needs to be said concerning this exceptionally attractive 1845-O WB-9 duplicate from the New Orleans Collection. The images accurately illustrate the gorgeous toning that is so synonymous with the Pittman pedigree. Whether in-hand or under a bright light, the obverse center orange-rose and surrounding blues are quite consistent. What the images are unable to communicate are the underlying mirrored fields that allow the blues to just explode with color vibrancy. This is by far not your typical 1845-O half, rather another testament to the collecting prowess of John Jay Pittman. The strike is 100% complete and the fields are pristine. I don't understand why this piece does not have a CAC green bean. Destined for one of the finest Liberty Seated half dollar collections under construction. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder.
	1846 Medium Date	EF45	PCGS 26561320	WB-9	Choice	HOLD $350	Choice Original, Charcoal Gray Patina, Residual Steely Luster, Well Struck, Old Time Conservative Grading, Emerald Isle Collection. 1846 Medium Date Seated halves are readily available therefore collectors should focus on above average examples that provide value. This choice specimen offers premium quality along with being a desirable late die state WB-9 die variety. Reverse is heavily cracked well beyond the Bugert descriptions in his new Philadelphia Liberty Seated Half Dollar Register for the series. Surfaces are a combination of steely luster and natural charcoal gray patina. Residual reverse luster is crisp and pleasing. Grading is certainly conservative at the assigned EF45 level. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder. A prior GFRC purchase and previously from the Sooner Collection.
	1846-O Medium Date	AU58	NGC 1657014006	WB-4	Choice	$1750	New March 18! Exceptional Eye Appeal, Steely Radiance, Near-Gem Original, Sooner Collection. This 1846-O Medium Date secures an immediate JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation for its exceptional eye appeal. This piece excels under a bright light with partially blended oranges, yellow-gold, and sky blues on the obverse while the reverse features overlaid copper-gold on steely-frosted surfaces. The strike is nearly complete with only stars 8 through 10 lacking center points along with deeply impressed motifs. WB-4, as struck with a cracked reverse die including die cracks through the legend lettering and another vertical crack emerging from (D)OL up into the center device. There are a host of positive reasons as to why a passionate Seated half dollar collector may with to make a purchase. Housed in NGC Gen 9 (2001-2003) holder.
	1847-O	MS65	PCGS 43723651	WB-2	Gem	$18000	Condition Census, Superb Gem Original, Steely Reflectance, New Orleans Collection. The New Orleans Collection makes a splash with the release of one of the finest 47-O half dollars extant, with just a single MS65+ graded finer at PCGS. While the mintage of 2,584,000 was sizable for the era, Mint State survivors are unfrequently encountered with any Mint State example being an important rarity in MS64 or finer. Our WB-2 example excels under a bright light with steely reflective fields that are the epitome of undisturbed viewing. The luster is uniform on both sides and a further testament of the unquestionable originality. Though the GFRC images indicate darkly toned surfaces, bright light inspection is a completely different experience with light pastel rose and sky blues dominating the luster. Reverse presentation is similar with golden hues within the legend lettering. The strike is complete and the fields are pristine. This coin has all the hallmarks of a gem and is in the condition census. Advanced Liberty Seated half dollars collectors should take note as the PCGS price guide is $22,500 as reference. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1848-O	AU55	PCGS 35358198	WB-9	Original	$850	New March 19! Partially Mirrored, Near-Choice Original, Sooner Collection. The 1848-O W-9 die pairing can be easily attributed due to a rusted obverse with die pitting throughout the gown folds and shield. The Sooner Collection release exhibits a dual side surface with partial obverse mirrors and steely reverse fiields with the accompnaying radiance. Light gold shades decorate both sides. A full reverse strike is pleasing though typical obverse weakness at the upper and right fields stars being noted. Accurately graded with light rub on the high points. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2005-2011) holder.
	1849	MS62	NGC 3462103017	WB-1	Choice	$1725	Steely Reflective Fields, Light Golden-Gray Patina, Important Dick Osburn Pedigree, Sooner Collection. From the Sooner Collection arrives a choice 1849 WB-1 half with attractive light golden-gray toning over silver surfaces with a hint of blue in the fields. The strike is firm on Liberty's head, the stars and the eagle's claws, key visual inspection points. Under a bright light, the fields are quite steely with radiated reflective luster that is consistent on both sides. The in-hand rose-gray shades shift to golden-gray with darker hues at the borders. The certified grade is a function of light hairlines in the right obverse field seen with light and loupe. Dick Osburn Collection, August 2011 Chicago ANA Auction, lot 7033. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. The label documents the Dick Osburn Collection pedigree.
	1849	MS64	PCGS 25262963	WB-11	Gem	$6000	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Medium crust reveals gold and copper patina as this Philadelphia piece is examined under a bright light. Ample luster is partially reflective, and the overall eye appeal easily earns the GFRC Gem rating. WB-11, with repunching in the 1 and effaced detail at the reverse shield point. The left leg of the eagle is softly impressed. CAC has certified 53 coins overall, with 11 pieces at MS64 and a single coin finer, at MS65. The CAC price guide is $6,000, jumping to $15,100 at MS65. Ex. Washington State Collection, via GFRC, February 2022, at $5,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6262.
	1849	MS63	NGC 683876005	WB-12	Gem	$2650	Partially Mirrored, Gem Original.. GFRC is pleased to be offering a gem original 1849 WB-12 Liberty Seated half, from the Emerald Collection, that was completely fresh to market when first purchased from GFRC April 2024. This lot previously arrived from a new consignor who purchased it during early March 1998. The obverse fields are mirrored with a bright light bringing about a transition from the dark in-hand shades to natural center rose surrounded sky blue colors. Reverse toning is a consistent copper-gold with hints of blue at the rim. Die polished lines are noted behind the eagle. Surfaces are essentially unabraded and are more than consistent with the certified grade. A lot that provides an exceptional viewing experience under angled lighting and is easily warrants the offer price. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder. PCGS #6262
	1849-O	AU58	NGC 6329574009	WB-2	Original	$1150	New April 12! Better New Orleans Date, Steely Reflectance, Emerald Collection. Steely luster is readily apparent under a bright light with hints of gold at the rims for this 1849-O WB-2 release. The strike is typical with weakness at the head and surrounding stars. Light rub is noted across the motifs and fields. Regardless of the 2,310,000 minted, this is a better New Orleans date with PCGS certified AU58 examples limited to only 16 pieces. Housed in new large font NGC holder. Ex. Heritage Auctions, October 2022 Internet sale where it realized $1,080.
	1850	MS65+	PCGS 50073544	WB-4	Gem	$55000	Condition Census, Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Production of silver coinage began falling in 1850, as increasing supplies of gold caused an imbalance in the valuation of silver. Congress corrected the problem only with the Coinage Act of 1853, leaving the Mint to coin a decreasing supply of silver bullion in the intervening years. This low-mintage piece exhibits liberal copper and aqua patina, and the overall eye appeal merits the GFRC Gem designation. Ample luster imparts slight reflectivity to the surfaces. Stars are sharp, while the left claws remain separated, if faintly so. WB-4, with a tine to the upper left of 1. CAC has approved 28 coins total, with a single coin in MS65 (the present coin) and only one piece finer, at MS67. The CAC price guide value is $36,000 (CAC does not price plus grades), while the PCGS value at the MS65+ level is $60,000. Ex. GFRC, August 2023, at $53,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6264.
	1850-O	MS65	PCGS Rattler 2255047	WB-3	Gem	$16500	Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Frosty luster showcases scattered copper patina on the obverse, while the reverse features a cross-section of gray color across the eagle’s head and right wing. A hammered strike delivers completely defined eagle claws and star centers. WB-3, with die lumps beneath the ribbon extending from the rock. CAC has approved 31 coins in all grades, with three pieces in MS65 and just two examples higher, both in MS66. The CAC price guide assigns a value pf $14,400 in MS65, advancing to $36,000 in MS66. Ex. GFRC, January 2024, at $17,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) old rattler holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6265.
	1850-O	MS62	NGC 1733120002	WB-6	Choice	$1650	Choice Original, Emerald Collection. Streaks of tawny color drape the obverse diagonally, while the reverse shading is an even blue-green with bits of russet patina at the rim. Steely luster creates moderate cartwheel as the coin is rotated under a light. The drapery below the elbow is weak, a typical occurrence in the Seated half series as this portion of the die was often polished. Nicely struck with sharp feather detail beneath the reverse shield. WB-6, with a low date and large mintmark. NGC has certified 97 pieces in all grades, with 28 examples at MS63 or higher. Housed in NGC Gen 14 (2003-2004) standard ring insert holder. Ex. Oregon Beaver Collection via GFRC Online Auctions, May 7, 2022.
	1851	MS63	PCGS 6605178	WB-6	Choice	HOLD $5500	Choice Original, Newtown Collection.. Bold cartwheel luster activates transparent gold and rose patina as this Philadelphia example is rotated under a bright light. Obverse fields are slightly reflective while the reverse is frostier. Stars to the left are sharper, while the claw separation is easily evident. The surfaces are clean for the grade and the overall eye appeal is wholesome. WB-6, with the foot of the second one below the 5. The 1851 issue is especially desirable as silver coinage production decreased prior to Coinage Act of 1853 – indeed, the Philadelphia Mint struck just over 200,000 pieces in this year. CAC has certified 21 coins total, including two pieces at MS63 and three examples finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $5,700. Ex. GFRC (March 2017) at $5,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6266.
	1851-O	MS63	NGC 6056760015	WB-1	Choice	$3650	New April 12! Pre-1853 Silver Arbitrage Survivor, Steely-Frosted Radiance, Emerald Collection. The discovery of huge amounts of California gold brought about a shift of the bimetallic gold/silver ratio. The U.S. operated under a bimetallic standard from 1792 to 1853, where both gold and silver were used as legal tender. The Coinage Act of 1792 established the gold-to-silver ratio at 15:1, meaning one ounce of gold was valued the same as 15 ounces of silver. This ratio was intended to reflect the market value of the two metals at the time. By 1853, the U.S. began moving away from the bimetallic system, as the discovery of gold in California and other factors disrupted the balance further with silver bullion becoming more valuable than the face value of circulating coinage between 1850 through early 1853. Large denomination coinage struck in New Orleans was prone to export for silver arbitrage purposes. Somehow, this steely-frosted survivor was spared. Bright light radiance is compelling with orange-rose and aquamarine hues blended across the obverse while the reverse features center aquamarine surround by a light orange-gold band. The strike is fully executed with a few wispy rub lines in the fields. Housed in new large font NGC holder. Previously sold at Heritage Auction 09/21 where it realized $4080.
	1852	MS65	PCGS 81341524	WB-2	Gem	$21500	Gem Original, Newtown Collection Ex. Bender.. Golden-tan color covers both sides of this GFRC-rated Gem example. The strike is strong, with only star 7 soft, while the reverse is hammered throughout. CAC has approved 21 coins total, including three at the MS65 level, and none higher. The situation at PCGS is nearly as challenging, with five coins at MS65, one piece in MS66, and none finer. WB-2, with underlying lines in the reverse shield. Note, obverse diagonal lines reveal heavy die polish, as struck. This is a much better date among Seated halves, with a mintage of 77,130 pieces. The CAC guide value is $18,000. This piece will not represent a casual purchase for most collectors, and the opportunity to acquire a CAC “top pop” rightly calls for careful consideration. Ex. Tom Bender Collection (Heritage Auctions, February 2023), lot 3746, at $21,600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #6268.
	1853 Arrows & Rays	AU50	PCGS 41020294		Choice	HOLD $795	New April 26! Ideal Arrows & Rays Type Candidate, Steely Fields, Golden-Brown Patination, Poor Man's Collection. This Poor Man's Collection release warrants a trip to Bedminster NJ given it s steely fields and crusty golden-brown toning. A very pleasing piece under bright light with reflective radiance from choice surfaces. The grading is quite conservative as AU53+ would be my opinion. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2025) holder.
	1854-O With Arrows	MS65	PCGS 35142422		Gem	$5250	Gorgeous Steely-Frosted Luster, Vibrant Cartwheels, Hammered Strike. 1854 New Orleans struck Seated halves are well know for exhibiting a double strike outline or "halo" like features at the stars and date punch. This newly consigned example is so representative of the date with its brilliant frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels. The strike is absolutely hammered with every minute device detail fully struck. The mottled gray toning is much lighted in hand than on GFRC images. A thoroughly satisfying example that deserve a home in an advanced collector. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder.
	1855 With Arrows	MS64	PCGS 33290557		Choice	$4500	New March 30! Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection.. Dusty gray patina reveals bits of underlying silver color, more so on the reverse. Light crust is evident around the protected portions of the eagle. Typically struck, with several soft stars. The 1855 Philadelphia With Arrows issue is not rare but remains more challenging than the 1853 and 1854 issues. This is an ideal selection for a type collector seeking additional rarity beyond common date status. CAC has certified 33 coins in all grades, a lower total among Seated halves, with four pieces in MS64 and four examples finer. The PCGS price guide is $5,100. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 573, realized $3,877.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6281.
	1855/54 With Arrows	MS62	NGC 1727628003		Original	$3250	1855/854 Overdate, Frosty Original, Complete Strike, Very Scarce in Mint State, Emerald Collection. The 1855/854 overdate is a well known die variety with the final date punch over an previously dated 1854 die. The upper left loop of the 8 digit and the crossbar of the 4 remain visible and can be cherrypicked with a 10x loupe. Most enough seen in circulated grades and very scarce in Mint State consistent with the 1855 Philadelphia issue in general. The Emerald Collection is releasing this MS62 example with bold undertype digits and a complete strike. Both sides are also heavily clashed. White frosted surfaces exhibit granular radiance. A faint amount of chatter is noted in the fields consistent with the certified grade along with a probably dip precluding a Choice quality rating. Housed in new large font NGC holder with special Pioneer Boone Family Collection label. The variety attribution is listed as 1855/854 Arrows FS-501.