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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:
396378
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, Small Letters Reverse
Variety 2:
GR-1
Coin Date:
1839
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10 est. known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
531098
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Coin Value History
1839 50c Reeded Edge, Small Letters Reverse, GR-1 MS
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1839 50c Reeded Edge, Small Letters Reverse, GR-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$137,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $114,000 | $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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![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
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