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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. 1.
Reverse Description
Beak is clear of star REV. B. A1LH, A2UE, A3LE. 5 berries, the upper one below branch is partly hidden by leaf below. Point of leaf very close to extreme right base of I. 13 arrows. Star and beak clearly separated. Die line at base of D. (58,58,55,55,53) R.4 102a OBV. 1 REV. B-s2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194089
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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:
Large 3
Variety 2:
O-102a
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,890
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4-
PCGS #:
39272
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1803 50c Large 3, O-102a MS
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1803 50c Large 3, O-102a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$231,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $158,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$1,080
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$480
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$2,280
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (1/8). ...
$480
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/10). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN:...
$517
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (0/4). VF...
$960
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,560
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, High R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population (1/4). ...
$306
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, High R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,150
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$470
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$750
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$2,526
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$1,116
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