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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. 12. S1C, S7LE-UHHb, S8UH, S13B. Stars large with long points. Date is 10 ¼ mm., last 18 wider than 181. Most specimens show a die crack from edge just right of last 8 to hair curls.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and low REV. F. A1LE, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and rather low. A-A is ¾ mm. Right sides of D-E in line and I is centered under T. (60,58,55,55,53) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193849
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1818
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-115a
Coin Date:
1818
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,960,322
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39535
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Coin Value History
1818 50c O-115a MS
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1818 50c O-115a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $20,500 | $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
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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
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (3/18). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $170.50.Whsle. ...
$360
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$4,080
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/20). NGC Census: (0/5). CDN: $121 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$288
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (0/3). CDN: $308 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage...
$372
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115a. Rarity-4+. VF-25 (PCGS).
$264
1818 50C O-115a, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16). NGC Census: (0/5). VG8 . Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$74
1818 50C O-115a, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,528
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115a. Rarity-4+. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$164
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. Mintage 1,960,322. ...
$109
1818 50C O-115a, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/17). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $176 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintag...
$336
1818 50C O-115a, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/13). NGC Census: (1/4). VF20. Mintage 1,960,322. From The S. R....
$216
1818 50C O-115a, High R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (3/9). Mintage: 1,960,322. From The Skidaway Is...
$352
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