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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:
6256
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
Medium Date
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
401,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6239
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Coin Value History
1842 50c Medium Date MS
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1842 50c Medium Date MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$30,000 | $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 |
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1839 50c Drapery MS
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Worth: $50 – $21,600
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-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
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, Reverse of 1842, WB-104, Die Pair 10, R.3, MS66+ CACG. ...
$28,060
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, Reverse of 1842, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 89 in 45, 217 finer (3/26). CDN: $285 Wh...
$378
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, WB-105, FS-301, Die Pair 12, R.3, AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage...
$576
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, Reverse of 1842, WB-105, FS-301, Die Pair 12, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 53...
$600
1842 50C Medium Date, Repunched Date, Reverse of 1842, WB-106, Die Pair 13, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 41 in 55,...
$960
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-3. Medium Date. EF-40 (PCGS).
$216
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-3. Medium Date. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,320
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. Medium Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, MS64+ NGC. NGC Census: (9/7 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (16/4 and 3/0+). CDN: $2,200 W...
$3,000
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (16/20). PCGS Population: (18/33). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,440
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/214). PCGS Population: (13/340). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$159
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/318). NGC Census: (5/205). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$204
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/221). PCGS Population: (9/362). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$139
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. Medium Date. AU-50 (PCGS).
$432
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/210). PCGS Population: (7/346). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$149
50C 1842 MEDIUM DATE. PCGS MS65
$6,169
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters, WB-104, Die Pair 10, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,955
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters AG3 ICG. WB-104. NGC Census: (0/61). PCGS Population (0/124). Mintage: 2,012,764. Numi...
$15
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters VG10 ICG. WB-104. NGC Census: (0/61). PCGS Population (0/124). Mintage: 2,012,764. Num...
$31
1842 50C Medium Date, Large Letters--Scratched--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (0/61). PCGS Population (0/118). Mintag...
$42
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