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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.
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.
Book References
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 1.34 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 15.5 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans.
Key to Collecting: Half dimes of the first type with stars, but still without drapery, were minted to the extent of six million or so coins and they are plentiful in all grades. Mint State coins are also plentiful, though scarcer than the next type. Finding an attractive example that is just right should present no problem.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Most are well struck and are very pleasing in appearance, usually with satiny luster rather than a deep flashy frost.
Proof Coins: A few Proofs were made of each of the years of this type.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 1840–1853: 1.34 grams; 1856–1859: 1.24 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 15.5 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans.
Key to Collecting: Half dimes of this type were minted in large quantities, so finding a nice example for a type set will be easy enough to do. Mint State coins are plentiful as a type, although certain dates and varieties are rare. Most on the market are dated in the 1850’s.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Vary widely. Generally, the earlier dates are better struck and sharper than later issues, but there are exceptions. Points to check include the star centers, the head and other details of the Liberty Seated figure, the leaves on the reverse, and the denticles on both sides. Luster varies.
Proof Coins: Proofs were first widely sold to collectors in 1858 in which year an estimated 210 silver sets were distributed. It is believed that 800 Proofs were struck of 1859, of which slightly more than 400 found buyers. Proofs were made of earlier dates, but in much smaller numbers. The quality of Proofs on the market varies widely, and patience and care are needed to find a choice example.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72446
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
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:
Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
1840-1859
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Mark:
Various
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4325
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
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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]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_132030_27117-0.20200716075727935.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $18 – $4,800
1841-O H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $18,000
1856 H10C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 65 (4 in 65+), 16 finer (1/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$854
1849-O H10C XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 1 in 45, 41 finer. CAC: 1 in 45, 14 finer (11/25). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,342
1859-O H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 63, 53 finer (1/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 560,000. ...
$671
1852 H10C XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 11 in 40, 202 finer. CAC: 1 in 40, 33 finer (11/25). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$415
1845 H10C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 47 in 58 (2 in 58+), 178 finer (11/25). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$1,007
1842 H10C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,684
1859 H10C MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,612
1840-O H10C Drapery AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,026
1850 H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 66 in 64 (2 in 64+), 58 finer (12/25). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 955,...
$690
1844-O H10C VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 10 in 35, 42 finer. CAC: 1 in 35, 17 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,441
1857-O H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 28 in 62, 118 finer (10/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,380,000....
$456
1857-O H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 50, 230 finer (10/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,380,...
$222
1848-O H10C AU53 PCGS. CAC. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: 5 in 53, 73 finer. CAC: 1 in 53, 28 finer (10/25)....
$528
1858 H10C MS68★ NGC. CAC....
$9,300
1851 H10C MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/118). Mintage 781,000. ...
$264
1840-O H10C Drapery VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/59). Mintage 240,000. ...
$468
1853-O H10C No Arrows Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/96). NGC Census: (3/41). CDN: $259 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$421
1844-O H10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/101). NGC Census: (3/35). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 220,0...
$336
1842-O H10C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/70). NGC Census: (3/38). CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 3...
$408
1846 H10C Good 6 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/117). NGC Census: (6/70). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintag...
$1,020
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