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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
Round lump at star 10 OBV. 7. S1UH, S7LE-LEC, S8UE, S13 SC. PT. LH. Date is 9 ¾ mm. and well centered. Serif and curl of 2 have square cut ends. There is a low rounded bump at the inner point of star 10. It varies in boldness but is visible on all seen, but early die states may exist without it.
Reverse Description
Line 3 of stripe 2 broken and doubled REV. H. A1UH, A2UE, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. AM nearly touch at base. Very close triple segments below 5. (66,66,65,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194205
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
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-109a
Coin Date:
1812
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,203,644
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39456
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Coin Value History
1812 50c O-109a MS
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1812 50c O-109a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,500 | $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]
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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 Overdate 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
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$20,130
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,628,059....
$476
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,628,059....
$671
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$1,170
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU55 PCGS....
$1,050
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. Die State 109.3. EF-45 (NGC).
$456
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (1/15). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$210
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,600
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population: (1/2). AU58. Mintage 1,628,059. From The...
$1,320
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS60 NGC. ...
$1,440
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/12). VF25. Mintage 1,628,059. From The ...
$150
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 40, 14 finer (10/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$476
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/7). AU50. Mintage 1,628,059. From Th...
$576
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Housed in a PCGS 35th Anniversary holder. PCGS Population: (2/4 and 0/0+). NGC Ce...
$780
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1812 50C Large 8, O-109a, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/12). Mintage 1,628,059....
$408
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