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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:
3823
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.24 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0399 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0359 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859-O
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
560,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4370
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Coin Value History
1859-O H10c MS
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1859-O H10c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1859-O H10C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 63, 53 finer (1/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 560,000. ...
$671
1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU-58 (PCGS).
$384
1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$168
1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. EF-45 (PCGS).
$216
1859-O H10C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/88). PCGS Population: (0/92). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 560,000....
$326
1859-O H10C MS64 NGC....
$564
1859-O H10C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (6/2). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $2,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 560,000....
$2,040
1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-67 (NGC).
$14,400
1859-O H10C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/142). PCGS Population: (3/181). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 560,000...
$104
1859-O H10C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/122). PCGS Population: (10/125). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 560,0...
$190
1859-O H10C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/160). NGC Census: (3/129). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 560,...
$154
1859-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. MS-62 (PCGS).
$660
1859-O H10C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/129). NGC Census: (0/117). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 560,...
$174
1859-O H10C VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/125). PCGS Population: (3/158). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35....
$69
1859-O H10C MS65 NGC. ...
$1,140
1859-O H10c PCGS F12
$55
1859-O H10C AU55 NGC. CAC. ...
$329
1859-O H10C Fine 15 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/100). PCGS Population (1/105). Mintage: 560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$40
1859-O H10C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/97). NGC Census: (0/97). Mintage: 560,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$42
1859-O H10C --Rim Filed--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/64). PCGS Population (2/45).Mintage: 560,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$196
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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