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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing 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 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6250
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839, O
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 CENTS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Reeded Edge
Coin Date:
1839-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
116,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
6181
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Coin Value History
1839-O 50c Reeded Edge MS
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1839-O 50c Reeded Edge MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $270,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Mintmark. AU Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$3,660
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 116,000....
$2,318
1839-O 50C GR-4, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 116,000....
$824
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1 -- Whizzed -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 116,000. ...
$1,952
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-4. Rarity-4. Repunched Mintmark. VF-20 (PCGS).
$2,160
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-5. Rarity-4+. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,920
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, AU55 NGC. ...
$4,392
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, XF45 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (19/41). Mintage 116,000....
$3,600
1839-O 50C GR-5, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 116,000....
$2,640
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Mintmark. MS-61 (PCGS). CMQ.
$11,400
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Fine-12 (ANACS). OH.
$1,260
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Mintmark. AU-53 (NGC).
$3,120
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$5,520
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/17). Mintage 178,976....
$1,920
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. VG-10 (NGC).
$840
1839-O 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/647). NGC Census: (1/308). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fair 2 . Mintage 1...
$396
1839-O 50C GR-1, R.1, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$144,000
50C 1839-O PCGS MS65+ CAC
$94,000
1839-O 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/550 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (10/271 and 0/1+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,200
1839-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/601 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (4/291 and 0/1+). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG...
$720
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