The Carson City Mint did not exist in 1842, so no Liberty Seated dollar dated 1842 could have a "CC" Mintmark.
The value of a 1842 seated liberty dime is about $20 in G-4(good) condition.
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There are multiple varieties of 1842 Liberty Seated half dollar, with different size dates on the front and/or lettering on the back. Look on the back below the eagle to see if there's an "O" mint mark. Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 12/2009:No mint mark, regardless of the size of the date:Very worn condition - $29Moderately worn - $61Slightly worn - $90Almost no wear - $350Uncirculated - $700-14,000 depending on how well-struck it is."O" mint mark, large lettering on the back:Very worn condition - $29Moderately worn - $58Slightly worn - $86Almost no wear - $500Uncirculated - $1,080-16,000"O" mint mark, small lettering on the back:Very worn condition - $720Moderately worn - $1530Slightly worn - $2200Almost no wear - $15,000Uncirculated - $22,000-47,000Needless to say, a suspected small-letter 1842-O coin should be authenticated by an expert.
* all the Flowing Hair Half Dollars * all the Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half Dollars * all the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Half Dollars * all the Capped Bust Half Dolllars * Seated Liberty Half Dollars: 1842-0 (small date); 1847/6; 1851; 1852; 1855-S; 1870-CC; 1873 (open 3); 1874-CC; 1878-S * Barber Half Dollars: 1892-0 (micro 0); * Walking Liberty Half Dollar: 1916-S; 1921; 1921-D; 1938-D There are no Franklin or Kennedy Half Dollars that 'stand out.'
The Carson City Mint did not exist in 1842, so no Liberty Seated dollar dated 1842 could have a "CC" Mintmark.
The coin is one of the Seated Liberty dollars that were made from 1840 to 1873.
The value of a 1842 seated liberty dime is about $20 in G-4(good) condition.
Eagle-Picher was created in 1842.
Mercury dimes were not made in 1842. These are know as Liberty Seated dimes. Your 1942 Mercury dime would be worth around $3 for it's weight in silver. Note- If your 1942 date is stamped over a 1941 date you have a rare coin. You should get it authenticated.
Five Pence GBP in 1842 had the purchasing power of about £1.43 GBP today.
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$25 to $17,500 depending upon the condition of the coin.
There are multiple varieties of 1842 Liberty Seated half dollar, with different size dates on the front and/or lettering on the back. Look on the back below the eagle to see if there's an "O" mint mark. Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 12/2009:No mint mark, regardless of the size of the date:Very worn condition - $29Moderately worn - $61Slightly worn - $90Almost no wear - $350Uncirculated - $700-14,000 depending on how well-struck it is."O" mint mark, large lettering on the back:Very worn condition - $29Moderately worn - $58Slightly worn - $86Almost no wear - $500Uncirculated - $1,080-16,000"O" mint mark, small lettering on the back:Very worn condition - $720Moderately worn - $1530Slightly worn - $2200Almost no wear - $15,000Uncirculated - $22,000-47,000Needless to say, a suspected small-letter 1842-O coin should be authenticated by an expert.
U.S. pennies were never made of silver.
I have a set of 1847 Rogers Bros. TS Reflection Silverware. What is it worth?
* all the Flowing Hair Half Dollars * all the Draped Bust, Small Eagle Half Dollars * all the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle Half Dollars * all the Capped Bust Half Dolllars * Seated Liberty Half Dollars: 1842-0 (small date); 1847/6; 1851; 1852; 1855-S; 1870-CC; 1873 (open 3); 1874-CC; 1878-S * Barber Half Dollars: 1892-0 (micro 0); * Walking Liberty Half Dollar: 1916-S; 1921; 1921-D; 1938-D There are no Franklin or Kennedy Half Dollars that 'stand out.'