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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6223
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1839
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 CENTS
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
13.36 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3866 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Reeded Edge, Large Letters Reverse
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,392,976
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
6179
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Coin Value History
1839 50c Reeded Edge, Large Letters Reverse MS
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1839 50c Reeded Edge, Large Letters Reverse MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $62,500 | $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: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $90 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $34,800
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-5, R.2, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,392,976. ...
$433
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. Large Letters. VF-30 (PCGS).
$244
1839 50C Large Letters MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 62, 70 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage ...
$2,013
1839 50C Capped Bust, Large Letters, GR-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,392,976. ...
$549
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-7, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,392,976. ...
$195
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-5. Rarity-2. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$207
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-4. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS).
$702
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-5, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 97 in 55, 207 finer (3/26). CDN: $790 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,159
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-7, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$5,490
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-5, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 1,392,976....
$2,074
1839 50C Capped Bust, Large Letters VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 20, 854 finer (10/25). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$204
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-5. Rarity-2. Large Letters. MS-66 (NGC).
$31,200
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-7, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (30/93). Mintage 1,392,976....
$1,685
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-4. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,320
1839 50C Large Letters, GR-7, R.1, MS63 PCGS....
$4,800
1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-5. Rarity-2. Large Letters. MS-60 (NGC).
$1,560
1839 50C Capped VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (31/509). Mintage 1,392,976....
$204
1839 50C Large Letters Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (8/603). PCGS Population: (8/826). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 1...
$107
50C 1839 CAPPED BUST, LG LETTERS PCGS MS65+ CAC
$34,075
1839 50C Capped F12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/312). PCGS Population (1/353). Mintage: 1,392,976. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$115
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