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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:
6389
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
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:
Small Date
Variety 2:
Reverse of 1842
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4–8 known
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1839-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6386
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Coin Value History
1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
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1842 50c Small Date, Reverse of 1842 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$89,500 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $74,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c No Drapery, 1839 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1292_3615-0.20200716232032885.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $50,000 – $210,000
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: $600 – $48,000
1839 50c Drapery PR
Worth: $102,000 – $122,400
1840 50c Small Letters, Reverse of 1839 PR
Worth: $12,500 – $72,000
1841 50c PR
Worth: $11,500 – $37,200
1843 50c PR
Worth: $10,000 – $65,000
1844 50c PR
Worth: $12,000 – $75,000
1844-O 50c PR BM CAM
1845 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1846 50c Medium Date PR
Worth: $9,000 – $45,600
1847 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $37,500
1848 50c PR
Worth: $32,500 – $70,000
1849 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $60,000
1850 50c PR
Worth: $9,000 – $90,000
1842 50C PR66 NGC. WB-101. ...
$48,000
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Rarity-7 as a Proof. Small Date, Large Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1842). Proof-64 (NGC).
$24,000
1842-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101, Die Pair WB-2. Rarity-5. Small Date, Small Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1839). AU-50 (NGC).
$5,522
1842 50C PR65 NGC. ...
$39,656
1842 50C Small Date -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. ...
$150
1842 50C PR66 NGC. WB-101. ...
$42,300
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Small Date, Medium Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1842). Proof-64 (PCGS).
$38,400
1842 50C PR65 NGC. Ex: Norweb. The obverse is toned in attractive champagne-golden shadings while the reverse is much deepe...
$43,125
1842 50C PR66 NGC. WB-101. ...
$44,062
1842 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-101. Rarity-7 as a Proof. Small Date, Large Letters (a.k.a. Reverse of 1842). Proof-64 (NGC).
$25,200
1842 50C PR65 NGC. Ex: Norweb. The obverse is toned in ...
$43,700
1842 50C PR66 NGC. ...
$69,000
1842 50C Small Date PR64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$38,400
1842 50C Small Date PR64 NGC. WB-101, R.7. ...
$27,600
1842 50C PR64 PCGS. ...
$43,125
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