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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
1 and 6 attached to curl and bust OBV. 11. S1LE, S7C, S8LH, S13UE. Star 13 very close to bust. Date is 8 ½ mm. large and high, 6 has long curved top that touches bust and 1 touches curl.
Reverse Description
Small tines at corners of shield REV. Q. A1LE, A2B, A3LE. 5 berries and all have stems. Right base of F missing. Weakness in central stars. ME joined at base. A2 clear of feathers and M. Point of leaf below right base of I. Late die states show a die crack from lower right stand of T in UNITED curves upward through ED joins tip of wing and top of ST, then curves downward through ATES to clouds. (64,62,62,58,58) R.4 117
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194121
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-123
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:
5-
PCGS #:
39329
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Coin Value History
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-123 MS
Value By Grade
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-123 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$281,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $234,000 | $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-123, T-23, R.6, MS64 PCGS....
$31,200
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (2/2). XF40. From The ...
$1,320
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-123, T-23. Rarity-5-. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. VG-10 (PCGS).
$384
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-123, T-23. Rarity-5-. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. VF-20 (PCGS).
$720
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,300
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,600
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, AU53 NGC. ...
$2,820
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6). NGC Census: (0/7). CDN: $300 Whsle. B...
$352
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, MS64 NGC. ...
$16,200
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123', T-23, R.5, XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, T-23, Low R.5, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,000
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123, Low R.5, MS64 NGC. ...
$22,325
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-123', T-23, R.6, XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,760
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Worth: $210 – $225,600
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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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