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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
Die crack OBV. 9. Most specimens in this die marriage show a crack at base of date and left through several stars.
Reverse Description
ME joined at base REV. K. A1LE, A3C, A3B. 5 berries and the lower one has no stem. Star point attached solid to beak and lower point of same star is buried in scroll. Point of leaf close to base of I at center. Right base of F missing. Base of first T in states recut. (65,64,64,63,63) R.1 106
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194108
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
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:
Pointed 6, Stem
Variety 2:
O-115
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39317
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Coin Value History
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-115 MS
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1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-115 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $180,000 | $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 |
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG 10 Details. ...
$354
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 839,576....
$763
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (5/9)....
$2,040
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3 and 0/0+)....
$2,640
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, AU58 PCGS....
$4,920
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, AU53 NGC. Ex: Sutton Court Collection. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population: (1/2...
$3,240
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (4/13). XF40. ...
$1,920
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/18). NGC Census: (3/30). Fine 15. From ...
$456
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-115, T-17. Rarity-1. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. EF-45 Details--Damaged (ANACS).
$456
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/28). PCGS Population: (0/18). VF20. ...
$660
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/6). NGC Census: (4/16). VF35. ...
$840
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, AU55 NGC. ...
$3,000
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (2/32). Fine 12. ...
$336
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (2/20). ...
$646
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, R.1, -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. Good 6 Details. NGC Census: (0/34). PCGS Population (...
$164
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$88,125
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/17)....
$930
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-115, T-17, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (5/9). ...
$1,980
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-115, T-17. Rarity-1. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,400
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-115, T-17. Rarity-1. EF-40 Details--Graffiti (ICG).
$600
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Worth: $120 – $150,000
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Worth: $220 – $175,000
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Worth: $240 – $156,000
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Worth: $220 – $50,000
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Worth: $220 – $222,000
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Worth: $160 – $48,000
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Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
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