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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock, holding a staff, and bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY on a flowing ribbon. 13 stars have adorn the periphery and the date appears at the bottom center. A drapery (or linen) is noted from Liberty's elbow to her knee.
Reverse Description
The words HALF DIME are centered and surrounded by a wreath tied by ribbon and bow at the bottom with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at bottom center under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3764
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, DIME
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.34 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0388 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0388 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Drapery
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
H10c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
310,085
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty half dime
Coinage Years:
1840-1859
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
4326
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Coin Value History
1840 H10c Drapery MS
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1840 H10c Drapery MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $19,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Stars, 1837-1838 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/legendauctions_hibid_com_lot_50798011-0.20200712233310868.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Large Date MS
Worth: $30 – $54,000
1837 H10c No Stars, Small Date MS
Worth: $30 – $64,000
1838-O H10c No Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $47,000
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_132030_27117-0.20200716075727935.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Large Stars MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1838 H10c No Drapery, Small Stars MS
Worth: $25 – $5,500
1839 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1839-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $24 – $26,400
1840 H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $22 – $38,000
1840-O H10c No Drapery MS
Worth: $65 – $21,600
Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dime H10c Stars Obverse, 1840-1859 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200723/ha_com_1279_3036-0.20200723234918350.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20 – $9,300
1840-O H10c Drapery MS
Worth: $45 – $30,000
1841 H10c MS
Worth: $20 – $4,800
1841-O H10c MS
Worth: $40 – $18,000
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. AU-50 (PCGS).
$504
1840 H10C Drapery MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,416
1840 H10C Drapery MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. EF-45 (PCGS).
$336
1840 H10C Drapery MS63 NGC. V-7....
$3,840
1840 H10C Drapery VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/66). PCGS Population: (8/104). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 3...
$240
1840 H10C Drapery MS67 PCGS. CAC. V-7....
$22,800
1840 H10C Drapery Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/70). PCGS Population: (1/115). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Min...
$149
1840 H10C DRAPERY XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/57). PCGS Population: (6/91). CDN: $173 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 31...
$264
1840 H10c PCGS/CAC MS62 (Drapery) ex: D.L. Hansen
$800
1840 H10c PCGS VF Details (Drapery Cleaned)
$80
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. AU-55 (PCGS).
$336
1840 H10C Drapery MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/10 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (15/14 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,380
1840 H10C Drapery VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/65). PCGS Population: (1/97). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF2...
$100
1840 H10C Drapery AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/49 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/49 and 0/0+). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$432
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. AU-53 (PCGS).
$312
1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$176
1840 H10C Drapery VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/60). NGC Census: (2/52). Mintage: 310,085. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$140
1840 H10c Drapery NGC MS61
$299
1840 H10C DRAPERY
$437
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