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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. S1LE, S7UE, S8LH, S13B. Stars all large and sharp. Stars 7 and 8 very close to L and Y. 1 touches curl. The large 3 is close to bust and has a vertical serif at top. Some show a fine die crack at top of LIBERTY.
Reverse Description
Leaf nearly touches base of I, 13 arrows REV. C. A1UH, A2UE, A3UE. 5 berries and lowest one has a very short stem. 13 arrows. Leaf very close to right base of I. Star attached to front of beak well above the point. Usually there is a faint(64,64,63,63,58) R.3 65
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194090
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR)
Variety:
Large 3
Variety 2:
O-103
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:
2
PCGS #:
39273
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Coin Value History
1803 50c Large 3, O-103 MS
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1803 50c Large 3, O-103 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$210,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $144,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$1,440
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$1,680
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/46)....
$420
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$780
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1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (21/10). PCGS Population: (4/2). XF45. ...
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$288
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$99,875
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (5/54). PCGS Population (5/14). ...
$540
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars O-103, R.3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/8). (#39273)...
$218
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$960
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$481
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