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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
Star 7 to lower edge of upper forecurl OBV. 5. S1C, S7B-LEC, S8LH, S13 SC. PT. UE. Stars are large, well formed and clear of milling. Date is 9 mm. and 18 is wider than 808.
Reverse Description
Two lower arrowheads joined REV. E. A1LH, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. and low. A tiny center dot is at upper edge of left wing near body. Arrowheads are all ribbed and the two lower ones solidly joined. A-A is 1 mm. Top of E in scroll is partially filled on late die states. STATES OF crowded together almost like one word. (67,66,65,61,60) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193750
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
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
Variety:
O-105
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,368,600
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39367
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1808 50c O-105 MS
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1808 50c O-105 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1808 50C O-105, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$378
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/0). ...
$1,920
1808 50C O-105, R.3, MS62 NGC....
$4,320
1808 50C O-105, R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/20). PCGS Population: (0/15). CDN: $101 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$129
1808 50C O-105, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/18 and 0/0+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for ...
$216
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$4,080
1808 50C O-105, R.3, MS67 PCGS. ...
$46,800
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (3/1). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$1,440
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$216
1808 50C O-105, R.3, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (0/17). VG8 . ...
$89
1808 50C O-105, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/8). PCGS Population: (2/5). ...
$458
1808 50C O-105, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (1/7). From The Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure Collec...
$646
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-3. VF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$76
1808 50C O-105, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/12). PCGS Population: (3/8). ...
$235
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$2,640
1808 50C O-105, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$3,840
1808 50C O-105, R.3, Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/16). PCGS Population: (0/11). Fine 12. ...
$94
1808 50C O-105, R.3, MS67 PCGS. ...
$55,200
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$881
1808 50C O-105, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/5). NGC Census: (0/11). ...
$558
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