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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:
76201
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:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Drapery
Variety 2:
1839
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4–6 known
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$252,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $210,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1839 50c No Drapery PR
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1311_4210-0.20200701022427487.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $640 – $52,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $110,000 – $132,000
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
Worth: $10,500 – $74,400
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $14,000 – $90,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $72,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $11,000 – $50,400
1847 50c PR
Worth: $11,000 – $51,000
1848 50c PR
Worth: $42,000 – $102,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $11,000 – $72,000
1850 50c PR
Worth: $11,000 – $102,000
50C 1839 NO DRAPERY. PCGS PR62
$64,625
1839 50C No Drapery PR64 PCGS Secure. WB-101. ...
$168,000
1839 50C No Drapery PR65 NGC. ...
$199,750
1839 50C No Drapery PR62 NGC. WB-101. ...
$54,000
1839 50C No Drapery PR64 PCGS. WB-101. ...
$135,125
1839 50C No Drapery PR65 NGC. ...
$241,500
1839 50C No Drapery PR62 NGC. WB-101. ...
$56,400
1839 50C No Drapery PR64+ PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$223,250
1839 50C No Drapery PR62 NGC. ...
$69,000
1839 50C No Drapery PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$184,000
1839 50C No Drapery PR62 NGC. ...
$74,750
1839 50C No Drapery PR64 PCGS. Proof examples of the 1839 half dollar were allegedly struck on August 13, 1839. One proof a...
$172,500
1839 50C No Drapery PR62 NGC. ...
$138,000
1839 No Drapery 50c PCGS Proof 64
$201,250
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