1843 (O) Liberty Head Half Eagle - Large Letters
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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.
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$46,750 BU 10-01-1994 Stack's
Description
The 1843 (O) Liberty Head Half Eagle - Large Letters represents a New Orleans Mint issue from the Liberty Head Half Eagles 1839-1908 series. With a mintage of 82,000, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 6 mint variants by mintage, with 9% 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. High production at New Orleans with over 80,000 struck. Four mints produced half eagles. The New Orleans Mint operated from 1838 to 1909, producing coins valued for their Southern historical provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $1.5K to $38K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.65 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #8216.
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