The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
6320
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1845
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:
No Drapery
Coin Date:
1845-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,094,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6250
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1845-O 50c No Drapery MS
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1845-O 50c No Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1845-O 50C No Drapery XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/23 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/15 and 0/0+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid ...
$900
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population: (5/6). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$1,200
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/12). PCGS Population: (7/15). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$960
50C 1845-O NO DRAPERY. PCGS MS64
$7,344
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (3/9). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintag...
$930
1845-O 50c PCGS VF30 (No Drapery)
$325
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (2/7). Mintage 2,094,000. ...
$720
1845-O 50C No Drapery XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/14). PCGS Population: (15/29). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$336
1845-O 50C No Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/31). NGC Census: (1/15). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$382
1845-O 50C No Drapery -- Cleaned -- ANACS. F15 Details. NGC Census: (0/15). PCGS Population (1/29). Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$53
1845-O 50C No Drapery VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/15). PCGS Population (0/28). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$299
1845-O 50C No Drapery MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,917
1845-O 50c PCGS XF45 (No Drapery)
$550
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,112
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/13). NGC Census: (2/12). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$660
1845-O 50C No Drapery WB-101, Die Pair 12, R.4, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,052
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/9 and 0/0+). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid fo...
$2,640
1845-O 50C No Drapery VF30 ANACS. ...
$196
1845-O 50C No Drapery AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population: (1/12). Mintage 2,094,000. ...
$588
1845-O 50C No Drapery XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/14). PCGS Population (14/23). Mintage: 2,094,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$176
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Worth: $34 – $42,000
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Worth: $35 – $10,200
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Worth: $35 – $24,000
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Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
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Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
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Worth: $34 – $36,000
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