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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
Only a trace of recutting shows OBV. 9-s4. Same as 9-s3 except only a trace of recutting visible at TY.
Reverse Description
Point of leaf is slightly over ¼ mm from right base of I REV. M. A1LH, A2LH, A3UE. 5 berries and all have heavy stems. Point of beak is buried in upper side of star point. Point of leaf to right base of I and slightly over ¼ mm. distant. AM touch and ME nearly do. Left base of A, very close to third feather and well above fourth. (See O.121) (60,45,40,40,35) R.4 109
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194111
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR)
Variety:
Pointed 6, Stem
Variety 2:
O-117
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39320
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Coin Value History
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-117 MS
Value By Grade
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-117 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$281,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $234,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$3,120
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-117, T-17, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. CAC. Tompkins Die State 1/1. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: ...
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$408
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$360
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$960
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-117, T-30, Low R.5, VF25 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (0/2). VF25. ...
$1,200
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-117, T-30, Low R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (0/4). From The Me...
$480
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$575
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-117, T-30. Rarity-4+. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$504
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-117, T-30, Low R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (1/4). VF20. ...
$576
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF30 NGC. ...
$1,035
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$600
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-117, T-30, Low R.5, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (0/2). VF20. From The H...
$492
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,840
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 PCGS. ...
$1,380
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Worth: $120 – $150,000
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Worth: $600 – $396,000
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Worth: $950 – $104,400
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Worth: $220 – $175,000
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Worth: $210 – $225,600
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Worth: $240 – $156,000
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Worth: $220 – $50,000
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Worth: $220 – $222,000
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Worth: $160 – $48,000
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Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
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