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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
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
193746
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
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
Variety:
O-102a
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,368,600
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39363
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Coin Value History
1808 50c O-102a MS
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1808 50c O-102a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 45, 16 finer (10/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$793
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$3,853
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 1,368,600....
$516
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$1,110
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/849). Mintage 1,368,600....
$312
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$5,520
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (3/16). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Minta...
$260
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. VF-35 (PCGS).
$336
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (4/18). VF25. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$253
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, MS65+ PCGS. ...
$19,200
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/18). NGC Census: (1/26). Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$94
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/9). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$764
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/10 and 0/2+). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$720
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, XF40 NGC. Incorrectly attributed as O-102 by NGC. The radial crack through the left side of the 0 in ...
$396
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,056
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,160
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$312
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Unc Details Net AU55. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$900
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