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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3786
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.24 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
340,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4371
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Coin Value History
1859 H10c MS
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1859 H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1859 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,612
1859 H10C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/196). Mintage 340,000. ...
$169
1859 H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (62/72). Mintage 340,000. ...
$456
1859 H10C MS65 NGC....
$726
1859 H10C MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (28/15 and 5/0+). PCGS Population: (20/16 and 2/19+). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,080
1859 H10C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/102). NGC Census: (25/135). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 340,0...
$324
1859 H10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/223). PCGS Population: (12/214). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 340,000...
$117
1859 H10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/169). NGC Census: (14/199). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 340,0...
$192
1859 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (15/185). PCGS Population: (5/162). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 340,000...
$210
1859 H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/218). NGC Census: (5/229). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 340,00...
$114
1859 H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (24/161). PCGS Population: (26/135). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS62. M...
$492
H10C 1859 PCGS MS68+ CAC
$25,850
1859 H10C XF40 ANACS. V-4. R.3. NGC Census: (1/215). PCGS Population (9/181). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$56
1859 H10C --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF45. NGC Census: (0/188). PCGS Population (3/154). Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia ...
$60
1859 H10C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS 60 Details,. NGC Census: (0/162). PCGS Population (1/130).Mintage: 340,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$109
1859 H10C VF20--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $25.00....
$33
1859 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1859 H10C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/217). Mintage 340,000. ...
$169
1859 H10C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/58). NGC Census: (62/74). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 340,000...
$528
1859 H10C MS65 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (33/33 and 0/22+). NGC Census: (30/43 and 0/3+). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for prob...
$552
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
Worth: $26 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $26 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $26 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $20 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
Worth: $18 – $14,400
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $18 – $4,800
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