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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:
3811
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1849
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:
1849/6
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,309,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4343
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Coin Value History
1849/6 H10c MS
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1849/6 H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1849/6 H10C FS-301, Flynn-OVD-001, AU55 ANACS. Breen-3053. Cherrypickers' lists the variety as 1849/8. The Guide Book...
$415
1849/6 Liberty Seated Half Dime. V-2, FS-302. 9/Widely Placed 6. AU-58 (NGC).
$660
1849 H10C V-2, FS-302, Flynn-OVD-002, MS65 PCGS. ...
$1,952
1849/8 H10C V-4 and V-5, FS-301, Flynn-OVD-001, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/58). Mintage 1,309,000....
$324
1849/46 H10C V-5, FS-301 Late Die State, Flynn-OVD-001, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/34)....
$192
1849/6 Liberty Seated Half Dime. V-1, FS-301. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,320
1849/846 H10C V-4 and V-5, FS-301, Flynn-OVD-001, MS66 NGC....
$3,120
1849/6 H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (10/11). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,309,...
$1,440
1849/8 H10C V-1, FS-301, MS68 PCGS....
$16,800
1849/6 H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/21 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $870 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62...
$1,050
1849/6 H10c PCGS/CAC VF25
$230
1849/8 H10C Breen-3052 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 1,309,000....
$240
1849/8 Liberty Seated Half Dime. a.k.a. 1849/Widely Placed 6. Genuine--Cleaning (PCGS).
$264
1849/6 H10C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/88). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,...
$139
1849/8 H10C V-1, FS-301, MS67 PCGS Gold Shield. CAC. ...
$9,000
1849/8 H10C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/81). NGC Census: (1/23). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$240
1849/8 H10C AU50 ANACS. Breen-3052. NGC Census: (0/27). PCGS Population (1/52). Mintage: 1,309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$258
1849/8 H10C VF30 ANACS. Breen-3052. NGC Census: (0/29). PCGS Population (0/57). Mintage: 1,309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$84
1849/8 H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/21). PCGS Population (0/41). Mintage: 1,309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$546
1849/8 H10C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/41). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,309,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$546
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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