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On the O-103 variety, the die struck coins with a small indentation, leading to "dot" between the 181 and 7 in the date. While dramatic and easy to see with the naked eye, this variety is relatively common. The O-103a is a later die state which matches the diagnotics of the O-103, however the die dot is no longer present, so it's a so-called "punctuated date without punctuation." Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report. 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:
193812
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1817
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-103a
Coin Date:
1817
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,215,567
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39493
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Body: Referring page: http://beta.greysheet.com/prices/item/1817-50c-overton-o-103a-bust-half-dollar/gsid/193812 GSID: 193812 Title: 1817 50c O-103a MS
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1817 50c O-103a MS
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1817 50c O-103a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$44,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $36,500 | $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
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 40, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $388.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$415
1817 50C O-103'b', R.6, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$1,680
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$1,860
1817 50C O-103'b', R.5, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/16). NGC Census: (2/14). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Minta...
$336
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, Fine 15 ANACS. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$139
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, VF30 NGC. O-103 is known as the Punctuated Date variety, due to a die lump between the numerals 1 and...
$252
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103a. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$156
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103a. EF-45 (NGC).
$504
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,100
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,215,567....
$1,020
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,645
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103a. Rarity-3. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$828
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/10). NGC Census: (1/13). CDN: $388.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mi...
$480
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (3/3). AU55. Mintage 1,215,567. From The Fo...
$1,320
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$376
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/22). NGC Census: (2/20). Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$144
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103a. Rarity-3. VF-30 (NGC).
$336
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103a. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$432
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,998
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