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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:
6252
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
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:
Drapery
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,972,400
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6232
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Coin Value History
1839 50c Drapery MS
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1839 50c Drapery MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
1839 50C Drapery AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 35 in 55, 82 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,972,...
$1,190
1839 50C Drapery XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 40, 239 finer (2/26). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1...
$415
1839 50C Drapery AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 50, 142 finer (3/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1...
$702
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$125
1839 50C Drapery AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/59 and 1/2+). Mintage 1,972,400. ...
$3,120
1839 50C Drapery XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/168). Mintage 1,972,400. ...
$552
1839 50C Drapery AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/106). Mintage 1,972,400. ...
$750
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. WB-5. Rarity-3. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$6,900
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. WB-5. Rarity-3. MS-65 (PCGS). CMQ.
$20,400
1839 50C Drapery MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/47). NGC Census: (11/43). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage...
$2,640
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. WB-5. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$360
1839 50C Drapery VF30 ANACS. Mintage 1,972,400. ...
$192
1839 50C Drapery VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/314 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (1/189 and 0/4+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$139
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Drapery. WB-6. Rarity-3. Late Die State. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$4,320
1839 50C Drapery MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/22). NGC Census: (15/18). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$3,000
1839 50c NGC VG-08 (Drapery)
$75
1839 50C Drapery VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/134). PCGS Population (3/169). Mintage: 1,872,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$153
1839 50C Drapery Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/135). PCGS Population (0/167). Mintage: 1,872,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$62
1839 50C Drapery F15 ICG. WB-102.. NGC Census: (0/113). PCGS Population (0/121). Mintage: 1,872,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$98
1839 50C Drapery--Damaged--ICG. VG10 Details. WB-102. NGC Census: (0/114). PCGS Population (0/121). Mintage: 1,872,400. Nu...
$42
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
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
1843-O 50c MS
Worth: $38 – $33,600
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