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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
Sharp center dot on neck OBV. 5-s2. S1LH, S7LH-CC, S8LH, S13UH. S13 SC. PT. toward curl. Stars all large and sharp. Date is 9 ¾ mm. and well centered. 18 wider than 809. Curl clear of headband. A fine die crack from edge through lower points of star 4 on most specimens, that develops into a die break ending in small irregular lumps in field.
Reverse Description
AM joined at base, M higher REV. A-s2. A1UE, A2UE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. A-A is slightly less than 1 mm. A is lower and touches under left base of M. U in UNITED is broadly recut at base. There is a row of pointed segments between scroll and eagle's head on most specimens seen. (see O.101, and O.102). (63,60,60,60,55) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194163
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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:
XXX Edge
Variety 2:
O-110
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39382
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1809 50c XXX Edge, O-110 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $26,000 | $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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$504
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$960
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$174
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$312
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$504
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$1,020
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (1/9). VG8 . Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$168
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/15). NGC Census: (0/9). Fine 12. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$288
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,880
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$432
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/5). XF40. Mintage 1,405,810. Fr...
$1,320
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/5). VF25. Mintage 1,405,810. From ...
$432
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. VF 30 Details. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population: (2/9...
$156
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11). NGC Census: (0/9). CDN: $67 Whsle. Bid for probl...
$258
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-110, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,292
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$764
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