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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. There is a noted lack of drapery (or linen) from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
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:
3760
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
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
Variety:
No Drapery
Variety 2:
Large Stars
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,225,000
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4317
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1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
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1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$45,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $30 – $64,000
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Worth: $100 – $47,000
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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
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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
1841-O H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $18,000
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 40, 775 finer (9/26). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$129
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,225,000. ...
$329
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, MS63 NGC. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2,225,000. ...
$586
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 35 in 66 (5 in 66+), 13 finer. CAC: 20 in 66, 11 finer...
$2,684
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery -- Damaged, Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net VF30. Housed in a small-sized hol...
$99
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, MS67+ PCGS. ...
$13,420
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. MS-62 (NGC).
$732
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, MS68★ NGC. ...
$21,960
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$232
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,196
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, VF35 ANACS. Mintage 2,225,000....
$74
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/677). Mintage 2,225,000. ...
$159
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. AU-55 (PCGS).
$360
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. MS-61 (NGC).
$336
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No Drapery. Large Stars. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$840
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 2,225,000. ...
$216
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/585 and 0/14+). NGC Census: (24/667 and 0/7+). CDN: $175...
$199
1838 H10c PCGS VF25 (No Drapery Large Stars)
$75
1838 H10C Large Stars, No Drapery -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/634). PCGS Population (0/517). Minta...
$22
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