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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The so-called "small eagle" is portrayed standing atop rocks motif in the center with wings fully surrounded by an olive wreath that is tied by a ribbon into a bow at the bottom. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The denomination is spelled out as a fraction of "1/2" at the bottom, under the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6125
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/2
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:
16 Stars
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,918
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6058
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Coin Value History
1796 50c 16 Stars MS
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1796 50c 16 Stars MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,160,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,800,000 | $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 |
Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1797-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
1796 50c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $24,000 – $650,000
1796 50c 15 Stars, Special Strike SP
Worth: $650,000 – $750,000
1797 50c MS
Worth: $24,000 – $2,000,000
Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $120 – $150,000
1801 50c MS
Worth: $600 – $396,000
1802 50c MS
Worth: $950 – $104,400
1803 50c Large 3 MS
Worth: $220 – $175,000
1803 50c Small 3 MS
Worth: $210 – $225,600
1805/4 50c MS
Worth: $240 – $156,000
1805 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $50,000
1806/5 50c Large Stars MS
Worth: $220 – $222,000
1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars MS
Worth: $160 – $48,000
1806 50c Knob 6, No Stem MS
Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
1806 50c 6 over Inverted 6 MS
Worth: $200 – $72,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-102, T-2. Rarity-5+. 16 Stars. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$52,800
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, High R.5, VF25 PCGS. ...
$48,800
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-102, T-2. Rarity-5+. 16 Stars. VG-8 (NGC). OH.
$31,200
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, Amato-227, VF35 PCGS....
$102,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-102, T-2. Rarity-5+. 16 Stars. AG-3 Details--Plugged (ICG).
$18,000
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, High R.5, MS66 PCGS. Amato-200. ...
$1,800,000
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$39,600
50C 1796 16 STARS. PCGS F12
$45,825
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, J.B. ADAM Counterstamp -- Obverse Damage -- NGC Details. Good. Brunk A-87, Amato-255. ...
$21,600
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, VG10 NGC. CAC. Amato-232. ...
$39,600
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, High R.5 -- Damaged -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Amato-218. ...
$38,775
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, High R.5, MS64 PCGS. Amato-201. ...
$329,000
1796 50C 16 Stars MS63 NGC. CAC. O-102, R.5. ...
$470,000
1796 50C 16 Stars AU55 PCGS. O-102, High R.5. ...
$211,500
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, High R.5 VF30 PCGS. ...
$83,375
1796 50C 16 Stars Fine Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS....
$36,800
1796 50C 16 Stars
$41,800
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, R.6, Fine 15 PCGS....
$66,000
1796 50C 16 Stars, O-102, T-2, Amato 215, R.6, VF25 PCGS. ...
$48,120
$46,000
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