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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
Stars 7 and 8 close to bases of L and Y OBV. 3. S1UE, S7UE, S8C, S13LE. Star 7 has a point less than ¼ mm. from base of L, star is 8 ¼ mm. from base of Y, and star is 13 ½ mm. from bust. Date is 8 ¾ mm. and evenly spaced. The slender 5 is high and top of 1 about ¼ mm. from curl. A fine die crack connects stars on left.
Reverse Description
REV. C. A1C, A2B, A3UH. Four berries on olive branch, three below have long stems and one above no stem. 13 arrows, second arrowhead below right stand of N. ME joined at base. Eagle's beak comes down on upper side of star point. Right base of F missing. Leaf nearly touches base of I just right of center. (58,58,55,55,53) R.4 73
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193722
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
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:
O-104a
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
211,722
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
39276
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Coin Value History
1805 50c O-104a MS
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1805 50c O-104a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU53 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-104a, T-10. Rarity-6. EF Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$432
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-104a, T-10. Rarity-6+. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$2,400
1805 50C O-104a, T-10, High R.6, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-104a, T-10. Rarity-6+. AU-53 (NGC).
$4,560
1805 50C O-104a, T-10, High R.6, VG8 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-104a. Rarity-7. Fine-12 (ANACS). OH.
$5,743
Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
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
1796 50c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
1797 50c MS
Worth: $24,000 – $2,000,000
Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]
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
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