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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:
3814
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1851
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:
1851-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
860,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4348
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Coin Value History
1851-O H10c MS
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1851-O H10c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$11,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $9,750 | $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 |
1851-O H10C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 62 (1 in 62+), 48 finer (11/25). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$571
1851-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-53 (NGC).
$264
1851-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. V-2. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,080
1851-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-58 (PCGS).
$384
1851-O H10C XF40 ANACS. Mintage 860,000. ...
$149
1851-O H10C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (16/15). PCGS Population: (19/7). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 860,0...
$1,100
1851-O H10C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (3/102). PCGS Population: (9/94). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 860,000...
$234
1851-O H10C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (11/104). PCGS Population: (22/103). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 860,...
$216
1851-O H10C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. V-1....
$13,200
1851-O H10c NGC AU55
$290
1851-O H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (13/31). PCGS Population: (17/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 860,00...
$780
1851-O H10C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/111). PCGS Population: (2/144). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mi...
$41
1851-O H10c NGC MS61
$475
1851-O H10c NGC F12
$50
1851-O H10C -- Questionable Color -- PCGS. UNC Details. PCGS Population: (3/47). NGC Census: (0/62). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid f...
$240
1851-O H10C -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/98). PCGS Population (1/71). Mintage: 860,000. Num...
$30
1851-O H10C --Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/92). PCGS Population (1/58). Mintage: 860,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$35
1851-O VF35 NGC. ...
$67
1851-O H10C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (14/44). PCGS Population: (9/43). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 860,000...
$492
1851-O H10c NGC AU53
$320
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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