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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6253
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838
Coin Date:
1840-(O)
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
1,435,008
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6233
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Coin Value History
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
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1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters, WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.3, XF40 ANACS. Incorrectly designated by ANACS as 1840 (Philadelphia). H...
$1,800
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters, WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 30, 7 finer (10/25). Mintage 112,000...
$1,110
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters, Breen-4747, WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 1 finer (10/25). Min...
$2,280
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters, WB-101, Die Pair 4, R.3, VF25 ANACS. Incorrectly designated by ANACS as 1840 (Philadelphia). H...
$1,110
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/94 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (1/52 and 0/0+). CDN: $675 Whsle. B...
$750
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/96). NGC Census: (2/52). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$780
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters VG10 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (4/49). PCGS Population: (4/97). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$780
50C 1840-(O). REVERSE OF 1838. PCGS MS62 CAC
$7,050
50C 1840-(O). REVERSE OF 1838. PCGS MS64 CAC
$14,100
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters Good 6 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (4/95 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (2/49 and 0/0+). Mintage 112...
$264
1840-(O) 50C Medium Letters VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/72). NGC Census: (2/41). Mintage: 112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$329
$850
1840-(O) 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters MS65 PCGS. CAC. WB-101, Die Pair WB-4. ...
$55,812
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters AU50 NGC. CAC. WB-101. ...
$306
1840 (O) 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters AU58 NGC. ...
$3,290
1840 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,530
1840 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/154). PCGS Population (0/32). Numis...
$322
1840 50c Small Letters NGC MS63
$1,553
1840 50C Reverse of 1838, Medium Letters AU53 PCGS. The ...
$1,840
1840 50C REV 1838
$495
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $42,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1843-O 50c MS
Worth: $38 – $33,600
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