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1840-O No Drapery

Half Dimes · Seated Liberty Half Dimes · 1837–1873
Regular
Weight1.34 g
Diameter15.5 mm
MintNew Orleans
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 935,000 Combined mintage for all 1840-O varieties
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-1049
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Varieties & References

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About this coinHistory

The 1840-O No Drapery half dime represents the New Orleans Mint's last year of striking the No Drapery subtype. As with the Philadelphia issue, 1840 was a transition year: both No Drapery and Drapery versions were produced. The O mintmark on the reverse identifies New Orleans as the mint of origin.

The 1840-O No Drapery is scarcer than the Philadelphia counterpart and carries a modest premium. New Orleans mintages for this period were consistently lower than Philadelphia's, and branch mint No Drapery coins are harder to find than their Philadelphia equivalents. A collector pursuing a complete No Drapery subtype including both mints needs this coin as a separate acquisition from the 1840 Philadelphia No Drapery.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $61 $71
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $102 $117
F-12 Fine (F) $163 $188
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $225 $260
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $400 $460
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $515 $595
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $1,295 $1,490
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $5,320 $5,635
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1840-O No Drapery Seated Liberty Half Dime worth?
In Good condition it runs about $61–$71, rising to roughly $1,295–$1,490 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1840-O No Drapery Seated Liberty Half Dimes were minted?
935,000 were struck (Combined mintage for all 1840-O varieties).
What is a 1840-O No Drapery Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.34 g.
What is the melt value of a 1840-O No Drapery Seated Liberty Half Dime?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1840-O No Drapery Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.