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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:
6312
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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
Coin Date:
1840-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
855,100
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6235
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Coin Value History
1840-O 50c MS
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1840-O 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$54,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 MS [Type]
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Worth: $225 – $252,000
1839 50c No Drapery MS
Worth: $225 – $252,000
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Motto Reverse, 1839-1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $34 – $32,400
1839 50c Drapery MS
Worth: $36 – $16,800
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $50 – $21,600
1840-(O) 50c Medium Letters, Reverse of 1838 MS
Worth: $180 – $66,000
1841 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $10,200
1841-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $24,000
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $100,800
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $12,600
1842 50c Medium Date MS
Worth: $36 – $25,000
1842-O 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1839 MS
Worth: $400 – $30,000
1842-O 50c Medium Date, Reverse of 1842 MS
Worth: $38 – $50,400
1843 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $36,000
1843-O 50c MS
Worth: $38 – $33,600
1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, WB-104, Die Pair 11, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 855...
$390
1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$317
1840-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 54 in 40, 145 finer (4/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,100...
$354
1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, Baseball Reverse, WB-104, VP-001, Die Pair 9, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,220
1840-O 50C Small Letters, Very Small O, Breen-4752, WB-102, Die Pair 7, R.2, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mi...
$630
1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. Small O. VF Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$145
1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-2. Very Small O. VF-30 (PCGS).
$240
1840-O 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/48). Mintage 855,100. ...
$780
1840-O 50C Small Letters, Small O, WB-103, Die Pair 10, R.3, MS61 PCGS....
$2,220
1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-5. Large O, Reengraved Obverse Dentils. MS-63 (NGC).
$3,120
1840-O 50C Small Letters, Small O, WB-103, Die Pair 10, R.3, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Dick Osburn Collection. The so-called "Extra Le...
$159
1840-O 50C Breen-4752 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Mintage 855,100....
$228
50C 1840-O NGC AU58
$705
1840-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/318). NGC Census: (3/145). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 855,100....
$65
1840-O 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/293). NGC Census: (1/137). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage ...
$164
1840-O 50C Large O AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (10/39). PCGS Population: (7/37). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage ...
$870
50C 1840-O NGC MS64
$6,169
1840-O 50C MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/24). NGC Census: (0/33). Mintage: 855,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$1,410
1840-O 50C MS62 PCGS. WB-104, Die Pair 1. ...
$2,350
1840-O 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. WB-104, Die Pair 8, R.5. ...
$36,719
Greysheet News
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10/7/2026
The Business of Numismatics: October 2026 Greysheet Editor's Letter
While reviewing the initial results in various categories of recent auctions, my initial take is that the sales were moderate to strong.
10/6/2026
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