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1840-O 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $37.80
G4 $61.00
G6 $68.00
VG8 $74.00
VG10 $88.00
F12 $108.00
F15 $136.00
VF20 $182.00
VF25 $195.00
VF30 $234.00
VF35 $260.00
XF40 $325.00
XF45 $377.00
AU50 $488.00
AU53 $552.00
AU55 $650.00
AU58 $1,150.00
MS60 $2,250.00
MS61 $2,500.00
MS62 $2,750.00
MS63 $5,620.00
MS64 $9,500.00
MS65 $18,000.00
MS66 $42,000.00
AG3 CAC $45.36
G4 CAC $73.00
G6 CAC $81.00
VG8 CAC $89.00
VG10 CAC $105.00
F12 CAC $130.00
F15 CAC $164.00
VF20 CAC $218.00
VF25 CAC $234.00
VF30 CAC $281.00
VF35 CAC $312.00
XF40 CAC $390.00
XF45 CAC $452.00
AU50 CAC $585.00
AU53 CAC $663.00
AU55 CAC $780.00
AU58 CAC $1,350.00
MS60 CAC $2,700.00
MS61 CAC $3,000.00
MS62 CAC $3,300.00
MS63 CAC $6,750.00
MS64 CAC $11,400.00
MS65 CAC $21,600.00
MS66 CAC $50,400.00

Apr Data

214 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 120 09/20/2023
    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 20 HA 159 08/22/2023
    1840-O 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (19/89). PCGS Population: (51/125). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,10 40 HA 300 08/08/2023
    1840-O 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (19/88). PCGS Population: (51/125). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,10 40 HA 286 06/20/2023
    50C 1840-O NGC AU58 58 Legend 705 04/27/2023
    1840-O 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/56 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (7/66 and 0/0+). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5 50 HA 456 04/24/2023
    1840-O 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/293). NGC Census: (1/137). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 15 HA 164 04/24/2023
    1840-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/318). NGC Census: (3/145). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 855,100. 8 HA 65 04/24/2023
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-2. Very Small O. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 408 03/28/2023
    1840-O 50C VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (7/128). PCGS Population: (16/262). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 855,10 25 HA 169 02/07/2023
    1840-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/126). NGC Census: (17/93). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,1 40 HA 288 01/24/2023
    1840-O 50C AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (13/56). PCGS Population: (12/45). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 855,100 53 HA 456 01/24/2023
    1840-O 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/74). NGC Census: (17/76). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 855,10 45 HA 408 01/17/2023
    1840-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/126). NGC Census: (17/92). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,1 40 HA 288 01/03/2023
    1840-O 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/23). NGC Census: (17/26). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 855,10 58 HA 1,440 12/13/2022
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-2. Very Small O. AU-50 (NGC). CAC. OH. 50 Stacks Bowers 1,680 11/08/2022
    1840-O 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/226). NGC Census: (10/113). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 855, 30 HA 312 10/11/2022
    1840-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/125). NGC Census: (18/86). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,1 40 HA 360 10/04/2022
    1840-O 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/226). NGC Census: (10/113). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 855, 30 HA 228 10/04/2022
    1840-O 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/177). NGC Census: (9/104). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 855,1 35 HA 288 10/04/2022
    1840-O 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/262). NGC Census: (7/123). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 855,1 25 HA 240 10/04/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Very Small O, WB-102, Die Pair 7, R.2, MS64 NGC. 64 HA 11,100 08/26/2022
    1840-O 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (6/16). PCGS Population: (6/15). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 855,100 61 HA 2,000 08/23/2022
    1840-O 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/310). NGC Census: (3/137). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 855,100. 8 HA 129 06/07/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, Baseball Reverse, WB-104, Die Pair 9, R.6, XF40 NGC. (VP-001). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS P 40 HA 1,020 05/16/2022
    1840-O 50C Large O AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (10/39). PCGS Population: (7/37). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 55 HA 870 05/16/2022
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-4. Re-Engraved Obverse Dentils, Large O, Baseball Die Crack Reverse. EF-40 (NGC). 40 Stacks Bowers 456 04/12/2022
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. Large O. AU-58+ (PCGS). CAC. 58 Stacks Bowers 6,600 04/05/2022
    1840-O 50C VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (10/111). PCGS Population: (33/216). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 855,1 30 HA 252 03/14/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, WB-104, Die Pair 11, R.6, XF40 NGC. Smoky gray patina covers both sides, with russet sha 40 HA 360 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, WB-104, Die Pair 3, R.5, AU53 NGC. This WB-3 example exhibits extensive reverse die crac 53 HA 960 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Large O, WB-104, Die Pair 1, R.5, AU50 NGC. Sandy gray color evenly covers both the obverse and r 50 HA 504 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Very Small O, WB-102, Die Pair 7, R.2, VF30 NGC. Gray-toned surfaces lead toward crusty rims, mor 30 HA 264 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Very Small O, WB-102, Die Pair 7, R.2, VF30 NGC. Light russet toning at the obverse rim frames si 30 HA 240 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Small O, WB-103, Die Pair 10, R.3, XF45 NGC. Silver-gray fields host light golden patina around t 45 HA 384 02/06/2022
    1840-O 50C XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (19/84). PCGS Population: (49/120). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 855,10 40 HA 336 02/01/2022
    1840-O 50C VF35 PCGS. WB-104, Die Pair 11, R.2. Low date, bisecting reverse die crack. A mid-to-late die state example. PCG 35 HA 276 01/25/2022
    1840-O 50C Small Letters, Small O, WB-103, Die Pair 10, R.3, MS64 NGC. 64 HA 6,600 01/13/2022
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-9. Rarity-4. Large O. Baseball Die Crack Reverse. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 408 11/29/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-2. Very Small O. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 240 11/29/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-10. Rarity-3. Small O. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 204 11/29/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. Repunched Date, Large O. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 192 11/29/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-7. Rarity-2. Very Small O. VF Details--Tooled (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 156 11/29/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-5. Rarity-3. Repunched Date, Large O. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 336 08/24/2021
    1840-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-11. Rarity-2. Middle Die State. Large O. EF-40 (PCGS). 40 Stacks Bowers 312 05/19/2021
    50C 1840-O PCGS MS63+ CAC 63 Legend 6,756 04/21/2021
    1840-O 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/210). NGC Census: (8/105). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 855,1 30 HA 210 04/20/2021
    1840-O 50C AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/57). PCGS Population: (16/51). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 855,100. 50 HA 432 03/22/2021
    1840-O 50C AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (15/22). PCGS Population: (13/22). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 855,100 58 HA 1,050 02/09/2021
    1840-O 50C AU53 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (10/47). PCGS Population: (9/42). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NG 53 HA 1,140 02/09/2021
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6235
      Coin Date: 1840-O
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: O
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 855,100
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Liberty Seated half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1839-1866
      Mint Location: New Orleans
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 13.36
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Christian Gobrecht
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 6235
      NGC ID: 24GN
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