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From a mintage of 20 coins struck in proof format, an estimated 10 are known to survive today.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6248
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838, O
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1838-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
10 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1836-1839
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
6226
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Coin Value History
1838-O 50c PR BM
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1838-O 50c PR BM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR64 |
|
$828,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $690,000 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
1818 50c PR
Worth: $24,000 – $150,000
1820 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $72,000
1821 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $144,000
1822 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
1823 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Worth: $155,000 – $155,000
1825 50c PR
Worth: $35,000 – $108,000
1826 50c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $102,000
1827 50c PR
Worth: $40,000 – $312,000
1829 50c PR
Worth: $45,000 – $120,000
1830 50c PR
Worth: $36,000 – $96,000
1831 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $102,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Worth: $30,000 – $480,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
1838-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-7. Specimen-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$504,000
1838-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Graham Reiver-1. Rarity-7. HALF DOL. Branch Mint Specimen-64 (PCGS).
$493,500
1838-O 50C GR-1, R.7, SP50 PCGS Secure. ...
$293,750
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Proof-65 (NGC).
$193,875
1838-O 50C PR45 PCGS. ...
$276,000
1838-O 50C GR-1, R.7, Branch Mint PR63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$444,000
1838-O 50C GR-1, R.7, PR64 NGC. CAC. ...
$646,250
1838-O 50C PR63 Branch Mint PCGS. CAC. ...
$632,500
1838-O 50C PR64 NGC. CAC. GR-1, R.7. ...
$763,750
1838-O 50C PR64BM PCGS. ...
$734,375
1838-O 50C Capped Bust, Reeded Edge. PR64 BM PCGS. The "BM" designation is for "Branch Mint," signifying that PCGS recogniz...
$632,500
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