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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:
6315
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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 Date
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1842
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
203,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6242
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Coin Value History
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Value By Grade
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 53, 39 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,068
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, WB-102, Die Pair 8, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 58, 0 finer (10/25). Minta...
$2,760
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, Rev of 1842, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 43 in 45, 63 finer (10/25). CDN: $650 Whsle...
$690
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 754,000....
$240
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Reverse 1842 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/99). Mintage 754,000....
$780
1842-O 50C Rev 1842, Medium Date AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/31 and 0/2+). Mintage 754,000....
$1,470
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, MS61 ANACS. Ex: Sussex. Mintage 754,000. ...
$2,880
50C 1842-O MEDIUM DATE, REV OF 1842. PCGS MS64 CAC
$7,344
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Reverse of 1842, Large Letters, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/135). NGC Census: (0/66). CDN: $72 W...
$168
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Rev 1842 MS63 PCGS. CAC. WB-102, Die Pair 12, R.3. ...
$8,225
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Rev 1842 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/69). NGC Census: (2/51). Mintage: 754,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$212
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Reverse of 1842, MS65 PCGS. CAC. WB-102, Die Pair 8, R.3. ...
$19,975
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS67 NGC. WB-102, Die Pair 8, R.3. ...
$28,200
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, SS New York -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Mintage: 754,000....
$352
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/50). PCGS Population (2/64). Mintage: 754,000. Numismedia ...
$110
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, Reverse of 1842 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/71). NGC Census: (0/52). Mintage: 7...
$129
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters VG10 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/75). NGC Census: (0/53). Mintage: 754,000. Numisme...
$64
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters MS62+ PCGS. ...
$2,938
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters Fine12--Cleaned--ANACS, VF Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) whol...
$60
1842-O 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/35). PCGS Population: (3/36). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$576
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 Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
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
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1843-O 50c MS
Worth: $38 – $33,600
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