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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:
6254
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
Small Letters, Reverse of 1839
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,435,008
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6234
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Coin Value History
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
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1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 30, 439 finer (1/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for ...
$244
1840 50C Small Letters, Die Pair 6, R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,124
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,435,008....
$444
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (18/258). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$276
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/101). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$600
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS62 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (2...
$2,400
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-10. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$336
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/82 and 1/4+). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$930
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (52/184). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$384
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (3/305). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$109
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). Fine-15 (PCGS).
$144
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/136). PCGS Population: (23/148). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid fo...
$528
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,435,008....
$323
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (16/20). PCGS Population: (18/27). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,800
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (9/266). PCGS Population: (21/441). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for...
$169
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/247). PCGS Population: (1...
$79
1840 50C Reverse of 1839 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/57). NGC Census: (1/35). Mintage: 112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$776
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters MS64 PCGS. WB-102, repunched 40. ...
$3,819
1840 50C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip @ 6:30 -- MS61 NGC. ...
$44
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-104. Repunched Date. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$29,728
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
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Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
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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