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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
Small head and bust OBV. 15. S1C, S8LE, S9B, S15UE. Head and bust are noticeably smaller and narrower then the normal type. Star 1 is far below the lowest curl, star 2 about 1 ½ mm. from second curl and star 15 a full mm. from bust. There are two center dots on neck below ear, positioned vertically.
Reverse Description
Berries 9-8, leaf below center of F REV. H. A1UH, A2LH, A3UH. Berries 9-8, with two under each wing all on the inside of wreath. The upper one on the right is the only one of the four that has a stem. Point of leaf is under left base of I. (63,60,55,55,50) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194071
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1795
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:
Small Head
Variety 2:
O-126
Coin Date:
1795
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
299,680
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39247
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Coin Value History
1795 50c Small Head, O-126 MS
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1795 50c Small Head, O-126 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$432,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $360,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $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: $550 – $500,000
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Worth: $2,400 – $1,000,000
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Worth: $550 – $500,000
1795 50c 3 leaves MS
Worth: $700 – $63,000
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Worth: $605 – $360,000
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Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
1795/1795 50c Recut Date, 2 Leaves MS
Worth: $1,000 – $34,500
1795 50c A over E in STATES MS
Worth: $605 – $275,000
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$2,400
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$2,160
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$780
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$1,495
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$1,116
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