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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. 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3802
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 Stars
Coin Date:
1838-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
70,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1837-1838
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4314
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Coin Value History
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
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1838-O H10c No Stars MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$56,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. VF-35 (PCGS).
$2,318
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. Good-4 (PCGS).
$268
1838-O H10C No Stars VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 20, 81 finer (2/26). CDN: $855 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage...
$946
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-2. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1838-O H10C No Stars XF45+ PCGS. V-1....
$3,600
1838-O H10C No Stars VG10 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/25). Mintage 70,000. ...
$690
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-1. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,480
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-1. VF-30 (PCGS). OGH.
$960
1838-O H10C No Stars Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/81). NGC Census: (2/43). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine...
$900
1838-O H10C No Stars AU55 NGC....
$4,080
1838-O H10C No Stars -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG8. Mintage 70,000. ...
$104
1838-O H10C No Stars Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/45). PCGS Population: (7/83). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. M...
$600
1838-O H10C No Stars MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. AG-3 (PCGS). CAC.
$336
1838-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Stars. V-2. MS-62 (NGC).
$4,800
1838-O H10C No Stars MS61 NGC. With a mintage of only 70,000 pieces, the 1838-O No Stars half dime is a sought-after issue ...
$5,040
1838-O H10C No Stars XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/32). NGC Census: (5/27). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$2,160
1838-O H10C No Stars AU58 PCGS. ...
$6,000
1838-O H10C No Stars MS66+ PCGS. CAC. V-1. ...
$47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
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
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
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
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
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
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