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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:
6251
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
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:
No Drapery
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,972,400
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6230
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1839 50c No Drapery MS
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1839 50c No Drapery MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$302,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $252,000 | $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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1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
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Worth: $38 – $12,600
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Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
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1839 50C No Drapery XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (10/26). Mintage 1,972,400. ...
$4,560
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$14,400
1839 50C No Drapery -- Cleaned, Planchet Defect -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 1,972,400....
$516
1839 50C No Drapery Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (5/179). PCGS Population: (17/328). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$564
1839 50c PCGS VG-10 (No Drapery)
$570
1839 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. No Drapery. WB-4. Rarity-4. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
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$1,590
1839 50c PCGS Good-04 (Seated No Drapery)
$426
1839 50C No Drapery VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (11/131). PCGS Population: (34/219). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$1,440
1839 50C No Drapery Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/352). NGC Census: (1/178). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . ...
$336
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$138,000
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$75,000
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$6,000
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