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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.
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:
3807
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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
Coin Date:
1842-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
350,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4331
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Coin Value History
1842-O H10c MS
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1842-O H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1842-O H10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/34). Mintage 350,000. ...
$600
1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. VF-30 (PCGS).
$408
1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$264
1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. FS-301. Repunched Date. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$15,600
1842-O H10C VF25 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (12/70). NGC Census: (3/38). CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 3...
$408
1842-O H10C MS66 PCGS. CAC. V-2....
$24,000
1842-O H10C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (4/41). PCGS Population: (10/79). CDN: $357 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 350,000...
$300
1842-O H10C -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 350,000....
$336
1842-O H10c NGC AU50
$951
1842-O H10C Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/45). PCGS Population: (5/91). CDN: $178 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 35...
$300
1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. FS-301. Repunched Date. MS-63 (NGC).
$4,320
1842-O H10C VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/31). PCGS Population: (10/44). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 350,000...
$480
1842-O H10C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/16 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/13 and 0/0+). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$870
1842-O H10C Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (0/40). PCGS Population: (0/83). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Good 4 ....
$55
1842-O H10C AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1842-O H10C AU58 NGC. ...
$1,495
1842-O H10C MS64 PCGS. Walter Breen, in his Encyclopedia, notes that in Southern commerce prior to the California gold ...
$5,750
$2,530
1842-O VG8--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS Fine Details. The ...
$34
1842-O H10C XF40 NGC. Gray surfaces host light crust in the protected areas, and a dash of multi-colored patina is evident ...
$432
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
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
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
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