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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
Stars 5 and 6 closer than 6 and 7 OBV. 6. S1UE, S7UE-LELC, S8UE, S13 SC. PT. UH. Stars large and well formed. Date is 9 mm. high and leaning sharply to the left. 1 is higher and wider than 808. L has distinct crossbars in bottom.
Reverse Description
Arrowheads lightly joined REV. F. A1UH, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. A center dot at upper edge of left wing near body. AM nearly touch at base. Right sides of T and I are in line. (66,65,65,63,60) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193751
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-106
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:
3
PCGS #:
39368
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Coin Value History
1808 50c O-106 MS
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1808 50c O-106 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1808 50C O-106, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5)....
$312
1808 50C O-106, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (52/998). Mintage 1,368,600....
$216
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, AU50 PCGS....
$1,080
1808 50C O-106, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$1,140
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, MS66 NGC....
$22,800
1808 50C O-106, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/8 and 0/0+). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$159
1808 50C O-106, R.3, XF40 ANACS. ...
$432
1808 50C O-106, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$2,880
1808 50C O-106, R.2, VG10 PCGS. EX: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/8). ...
$74
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$270
1808 50C O-106, R.3, VF25 CACG. ...
$364
1808 50C O-106, R.2 -- Mint Error, Struck Off-Center -- Fine 12 NGC. ...
$1,175
1808 50C O-106, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/1). NGC Census: (1/2). AU50. ...
$1,320
1808 50C O-106, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/4). NGC Census: (2/3). ...
$435
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$2,447
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. VF Details--Reverse Damage (NGC).
$83
1808 50C O-106, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned, Obverse Scratched -- NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population (0/4)....
$200
1808 50C O-106, R.2, XF40 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population (0/4)....
$364
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