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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. S1LH, S7UH, S8UH, S13UE. Stars are large and star 12 is recut with a broken point near highest point of star 13. Date is 9 mm. with 06 very close and O recut. Top of 5 visible near top of 6. Most specimens show a die crack from edge above Y to top of T and from edge above L to star 7.
Reverse Description
Die line arrowshaft to tail feathers REV. B. A1LH, A2LE, A3UH. 6 berries with the lowest berry above the branch, a tiny one without stem. It may not be visible on some in this marriage, due to clashed dies at that point. Point of leaf midway between IC. A bold line right from upper corner of shield. AME joined solidly at bases. Late die state has a die crack from right top of N through tops of ITE and to edge above D with a chip above D and numerous other breaks. (see O.105, O.106) (63,63,58,58,58) R.3 87
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193738
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:
Large Stars
Variety 2:
O-102
Coin Date:
1806/5
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:
4-
PCGS #:
39298
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Coin Value History
1806/5 50c Large Stars, O-102 MS
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1806/5 50c Large Stars, O-102 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$266,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $222,000 | $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 |
1806/5 50C Large Stars, O-102, T-7, Low R.4, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20....
$1,098
1806/5 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-102, T-7. Rarity-4-. Large Stars. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$50,400
1806/5 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-102, T-7. Rarity-4-. Large Stars. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$3,000
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$660
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$1,320
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$720
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$5,400
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$1,800
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$3,120
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$780
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$480
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1806/5 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-3. MS-63 (PCGS).
$30,418
1806/5 50C O-102, T-7, High R.3, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. ...
$881
1806/5 50C O-102, T-7, Low R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/8). PCGS Population: (5/10). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$840
1806/5 50C O-102, T-7, High R.3, VF35 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$1,140
1806/5 50C O-102, T-7, High R.3, Fine 15 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (4/14). PCGS Population: (1/16). ...
$600
1806/5 50C O-102, T-7, High R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$4,573
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