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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
First 1 higher and wider than 818 OBV. 7. S1LH, S7C-TOC, S8UE, S13UE. Stars are large, well struck and close to milling. Date is 9 mm. and low. 81 closest, first 1 high and wide.
Reverse Description
N is higher than U or I REV. G. A1LH, A2B, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. 5 and 0 are nearly as far apart as OC on this reverse. A-A is ½ mm. (65,64,64,63,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193840
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1818
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-109a
Coin Date:
1818
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,960,322
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39526
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1818 50c O-109a MS
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1818 50c O-109a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$27,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,500 | $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
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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
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$149
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, VF25 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$305
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 53, 10 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,96...
$824
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (5/15). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bi...
$408
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS).
$2,640
1818 50C O-109a, R.2 -- Cleaned, Rim Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU, Net XF45. Mintage 1,960,322....
$228
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $3,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$3,600
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (3/7). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$1,080
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (1/21). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Minta...
$276
50C 1818 OVERTON-109A. PCGS MS65
$9,988
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (2/10). AU50. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$432
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,410
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (0/21). Mintage 1,960,322. From The Loma Li...
$104
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/4). NGC Census: (1/10). AU53. Mintage 1,960,322. From The Foundi...
$780
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (5/15). XF40. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$288
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, AU58 NGC....
$1,260
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/12 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/14 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid f...
$576
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, MS63 NGC. ...
$3,290
1818 50C O-109a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (3/7). AU55. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$900
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