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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
OBV. 2.
Reverse Description
Berries 9-10, the only reverse REV. D. 19 berries, 9 left, 10 right, the only such reverse in 1794. Later die states show a rim break above ER. (50,50,40,40,30) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193697
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
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
Variety:
O-104
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,464
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39204
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Coin Value History
1794 50c O-104 MS
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1794 50c O-104 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$1,320,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $990,000 | $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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Worth: $700 – $63,000
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Worth: $605 – $360,000
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Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
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Worth: $1,000 – $34,500
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Worth: $605 – $275,000
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.4, Fine 15 NGC....
$6,600
1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-104, T-11. Rarity-5. Fine Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,840
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VG8 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5 -- Reverse Scratched, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. ...
$2,340
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5 -- Repaired, Whizzed -- NCS. Fine Details. ...
$2,520
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VF30 NGC. ...
$10,200
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, Good 6 NGC. ...
$3,061
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$2,400
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VG10 NGC. ...
$3,600
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VF35 NGC. ...
$21,738
1794 50C O-104, R.5 -- Obverse Planchet Flaw, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$7,638
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$9,000
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VG8 NGC. ...
$3,600
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5 -- Obverse Scratched -- NCS. VF Details. ...
$3,120
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5 -- Damaged -- NCS. Fine Details. ...
$2,040
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, Good 6 PCGS. ...
$3,360
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5 -- Plugged -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$1,320
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VG10 NGC. ...
$4,800
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, Fine 15 NGC. ...
$4,800
1794 50C O-104, T-11, R.5, VG8 NGC. ...
$3,960
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