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1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 G4
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1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS

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1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839

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$1,234
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CPG (2026)
$1,234
Retail
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters G4 ICG. WB-104. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (0/171). Mintage: 1,435,008. Nu...
G4 ICG
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters G4 ICG. WB-104. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (0/171). Mintage: 1,435,008. Nu...
$35
Sold 5/10/2009
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters Good 6 ANACS....
G6 ANACS
$25
Sold 2/15/2005
Heritage Auctions
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9, FS-401. Rarity-6. Obverse Die Crack. VG-8 (PCGS). Retro OGH.
VG8 PCGS
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9, FS-401. Rarity-6. Obverse Die Crack. VG-8 (PCGS). Retro OGH.
$415
Sold 9/10/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-10. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-10. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$336
Sold 5/6/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (1/207). Mintage: 1,435,008. Numism...
VG10 ANACS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters VG10 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/32). PCGS Population (1/207). Mintage: 1,435,008. Numism...
$40
Sold 3/13/2012
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/57). NGC Census: (1/35). Mintage: 112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
F12 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/57). NGC Census: (1/35). Mintage: 112,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$776
Sold 6/8/2014
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1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). Fine-15 (PCGS).
F15 PCGS
$144
Sold 8/22/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 20, 512 finer (8/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for ...
VF20 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 20, 512 finer (8/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for ...
$220
Sold 10/12/2026
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 25, 484 finer (6/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for ...
VF25 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 25, 484 finer (6/26). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for ...
$232
Sold 10/12/2026
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 30, 439 finer (1/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for ...
VF30 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 30, 439 finer (1/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for ...
$244
Sold 2/3/2026
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Auction Prices, Other Grades

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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 45 (1 in 45+), 227 finer (6/26). CDN: $360 Whsl...
XF45 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 45 (1 in 45+), 227 finer (6/26). CDN: $360 Whsl...
$415
Sold 10/12/2026
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 50, 187 finer (6/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for ...
AU50 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 50, 187 finer (6/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for ...
$537
Sold 10/12/2026
Heritage Auctions
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
OGP PCGS
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$268
Sold 7/16/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1840 50C Small Letters, Die Pair 6, R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
MS65 NGC
1840 50C Small Letters, Die Pair 6, R.4, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,124
Sold 1/15/2026
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,435,008....
XF40 ANACS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,435,008....
$444
Sold 12/22/2025
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (18/258). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
VF35 NGC
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (18/258). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$276
Sold 9/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/101). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
AU55 NGC
$600
Sold 6/24/2025
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS62 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (2...
MS62 PCGS CAC
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS62 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (2... CAC approved
$2,400
Sold 5/13/2025
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/82 and 1/4+). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
AU58 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/82 and 1/4+). Mintage 1,435,008. ...
$930
Sold 1/21/2025
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/136). PCGS Population: (23/148). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid fo...
AU53 NGC
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (24/136). PCGS Population: (23/148). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid fo...
$528
Sold 1/23/2024
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1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (16/20). PCGS Population: (18/27). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid fo...
MS63 NGC
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (16/20). PCGS Population: (18/27). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,800
Sold 10/23/2023
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters MS64 PCGS. WB-102, repunched 40. ...
MS64 PCGS
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters MS64 PCGS. WB-102, repunched 40. ...
$3,819
Sold 3/23/2014
Heritage Auctions
1840 50C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip @ 6:30 -- MS61 NGC. ...
MS61 NGC
1840 50C Buffalo Nickel -- Curved Clip @ 6:30 -- MS61 NGC. ...
$44
Sold 1/14/2014
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1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-104. Repunched Date. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
MS66 PCGS CAC
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). WB-104. Repunched Date. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. CAC approved
$29,728
Sold 11/15/2012
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1840 50C Reverse of 1839, Small Letters--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60....
MS60 ANACS
$368
Sold 11/6/2004
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