1840 (O) Liberty Head Half Eagle
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$41,250 MS63 10-01-1997 David Akers
Description
The 1840 (O) Liberty Head Half Eagle is a Gold Half Eagle produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 40,120, this is a scarce issue — ranked 4th of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 17% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans all struck half eagles alongside Philadelphia in the design's second year. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their historical Southern provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $1.5K to $51K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 22.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8200.
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