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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
Close date--small straight 5 OBV. 5. S1C, S7C, S8UH, S13LH. Close date is 7 ½ mm. with large 180 and small straight upright 5. All stars are large and flat. Star 7 points to lower left base of liberty and star 13 is very close to bust.
Reverse Description
Die defect line at upper right corner of shield REV. E. A1UH, A2B, A3LE. 5 berries and all have stems. Leaf is very close to base of I and ¾ across toward R. Point of star attached solid near point of beak and lower point of same star embedded in scroll, and the lower left point of the star joined to upper edge of scroll. Left base of A2 lightly touches tip of fourth feather. A die line upward from right point of shield. 13 arrows. (53,50,50,45,45) R.5 77
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193726
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-107
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:
5
PCGS #:
39280
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Coin Value History
1805 50c O-107 MS
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1805 50c O-107 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (18/305). Mintage 211,722....
$576
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/11). CDN: $715 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine ...
$720
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (0/13). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4...
$360
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (0/0). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$2,160
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population: (1/1). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$1,327
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (1/0). XF40. From The Founding Fathers Collec...
$1,200
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (1/10). Fine 12. ...
$660
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/10 and 0/0+). VF20. ...
$552
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-107, T-7. Rarity-5. VG-8 (PCGS).
$384
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (3/6). ...
$960
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF30 NGC. ...
$1,175
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/11). ...
$384
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/9). ...
$480
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,500
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF35 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1805 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-107, T-7. Rarity-5. EF-40 (NGC).
$1,320
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (0/9). Fine 12. From The Loma Linda Colle...
$720
1805 50C O-107, T-7, R.5, VF35 PCGS. ...
$960
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Worth: $24,000 – $650,000
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Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
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Worth: $24,000 – $2,000,000
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Worth: $120 – $150,000
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Worth: $600 – $396,000
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Worth: $950 – $104,400
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Worth: $220 – $175,000
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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
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Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
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