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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. A drapery (or linen) is noted from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
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:
3805
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.34 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Drapery
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
240,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4327
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Coin Value History
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
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1840-O H10c Drapery MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $30,000 | $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 H10C Drapery AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,026
1840-O H10C Drapery VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/59). Mintage 240,000. ...
$468
1840-O H10C Drapery XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/36 and 0/1+). Mintage 240,000. ...
$960
1840-O H10C Drapery -- Cleaned, Corroded -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 240,000....
$266
1840-O H10C Drapery MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$12,600
1840-O H10C Drapery Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/80 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/47 and 0/0+). CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid...
$660
1840-O H10C Drapery Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 240,000. ...
$348
1840-O H10C Drapery VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/48). PCGS Population: (1/98). CDN: $144 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 2...
$252
1840-O H10C Drapery XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/24). PCGS Population: (6/30). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage ...
$1,080
1840-O H10C Drapery MS64 NGC. ...
$26,400
1840-O H10C DRAPERY AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/20). PCGS Population: (3/17). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintag...
$2,040
1840-O H10C Drapery AU58 NGC. A heavy die crack bisects the obverse from 7 to 1 o'clock, while a lesser, radial crack runs ...
$6,000
1840-O H10C Drapery -- Damaged -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. V-5. Mintage 240,000....
$186
1840-O H10C Drapery MS61 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1840-O H10C Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/38). NGC Census: (3/33). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$336
1840-O H10c PCGS VF Details (Repaired With Drapery)
$56
1840-O H10C Drapery MS63 PCGS. CAC. V-7. ...
$30,550
1840-O H10C Drapery VF25 NGC. ...
$276
1840-O H10C Drapery AU55 NGC. CAC....
$4,320
1840-O H10c PCGS VF30 (Drapery)
$625
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
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $18 – $4,800
1841-O H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $18,000
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