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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. 5. S1LH, S7LH-CC, S8LH, S13UH. S13 SC. PT. toward curl. Stars all large and sharp. Date is 9 ¾ mm. and well centered. 18 wider than 809. Curl clear of headband. A fine die crack from edge through lower points of star 4 on most specimens.
Reverse Description
50 C is 2 ¼ mm., A-A is 1 mm REV. G. A1LE, A2LE, A3UH. 50 C is 2 ¼ mm. and well centered. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I in line. Arrowheads well separated. U in UNITED closed at top. (66,64,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194162
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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:
III Edge
Variety 2:
O-109b
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39388
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Coin Value History
1809 50c III Edge, O-109b MS
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1809 50c III Edge, O-109b MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$75,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $63,000 | $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 |
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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
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$244
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$1,200
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. BHNC Die State 109.6. PCGS Population: (11/1187)....
$149
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$990
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,540 Whsle. ...
$2,880
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (1/3). CDN: $605 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$720
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$41,125
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/6 and 0/0+). Fine 15. Mintag...
$336
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/2 and 0/0+). AU50. Mintage 1,405...
$900
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/13). NGC Census: (1/5). Fine 12. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$168
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (1/12). VF20. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$228
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/3). Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$384
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (3/7). XF45. Mintage 1,405,810. From Th...
$606
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (0/3). XF40. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$660
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, MS65 PCGS. ...
$43,200
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/13). NGC Census: (1/5). Fine 12. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$132
1809 50C III Edge, O-109b, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for problem-free...
$288
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$2,585
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