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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:
6316
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1843
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
Coin Date:
1843-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,268,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6244
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Coin Value History
1843-O 50c MS
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1843-O 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1843-O 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 58 (2 in 58+), 38 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$1,464
1843-O 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 53, 88 finer (11/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,268,00...
$525
1843-O 50C VF30 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 2,268,000....
$216
1843-O 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/285 and 0/5+). Mintage 2,268,000. ...
$114
1843-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/164). Mintage 2,268,000. ...
$234
1843-O 50C AU55 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (7/17). Mintage 2,268,000. ...
$720
1843-O 50C Large O, WB-101, Die Pair 9, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/120). Mintage 2,268,000....
$288
1843-O 50C MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (7/35). PCGS Population: (4/29). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Minta...
$1,860
1843-O 50C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (10/120). PCGS Population: (25/206). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,268...
$159
1843-O 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/247). NGC Census: (2/126). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 2,268,0...
$109
50C 1843-O PCGS MS62
$1,528
50C 1843-O NGC MS66
$18,212
1843-O 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (9/79). PCGS Population: (22/97). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,268,00...
$384
1843-O 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/241). NGC Census: (0/122). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 2,268,0...
$115
1843-O 50c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$135
1843-O 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. WB-103, Die Pair 17, R.4. ...
$3,290
1843-O 50C Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/67). PCGS Population (2/103). Mintage: 2,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$62
1843-O 50C --Cleaned--ICG. Good 6 Details. WB-101. NGC Census: (1/63). PCGS Population (0/83). Mintage: 2,268,000. Numisme...
$21
1843-O 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (0/60). PCGS Population (0/63). Mintage: 2,268,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$54
1843-O 50c NGC MS64
$3,278
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
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
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