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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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3761
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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:
No Drapery
Variety 2:
Small Stars
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,225,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4318
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Coin Value History
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
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1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $30 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $24 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
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Worth: $20 – $9,300
1840 H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $20,000
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $20 – $4,800
1841-O H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $18,000
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 20, 143 finer (4/26). CDN: $109 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$154
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. PCGS Population: 16 in 58, 51 finer. CAC: 4 ...
$720
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Small Stars. MS-64 (NGC).
$1,260
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Small Stars. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Small Stars. MS-62+ (PCGS).
$780
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/19). Mintage 2,225,000. ...
$930
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (8/55). PCGS Population: (8/75). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$234
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/59). NGC Census: (4/47). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$504
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (5/61). PCGS Population: (8/93). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$217
1838 No Drapery Small Stars H10c ICG Good-04
$42
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/53). PCGS Population: (11/74). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$264
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS66 NGC. A beautifully preserved No Drapery type coins with the Small Stars obverse. Ri...
$2,760
1838 H10C No Drapery, Small Stars XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/60). NGC Census: (2/47). Mintage: 2,225,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$164
1838 H10C Small Stars VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/28). PCGS Population (1/38). Mintage: 2,225,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$104
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Small Stars. AU-58 (PCGS).
$408
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS64 NGC. CAC. V-2....
$1,680
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Small Stars. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$264
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/35). NGC Census: (7/27). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$690
1838 H10C Small Stars, No Drapery, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (5/20). PCGS Population: (14/11). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$750
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