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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:
6172
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1823
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
Coin Date:
1823
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,694,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6131
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Coin Value History
1823 50c MS
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1823 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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
1823 50C O-104, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$390
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-3. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$149
1823 50C O-112, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$317
1823 50C O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$464
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. AG-3 (CACG).
$129
1823 50C O-104, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,694,200....
$317
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-110. Rarity-2. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1823 50C O-113, High R.6, VG8 PCGS. ...
$7,930
1823 50C O-104, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,694,200....
$1,037
1823 50C O-105, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 9 in 55 (1 in 55+), 8 finer. CAC: 3 in 55, 2 finer (10/25). CDN: $700...
$946
1823 50C O-103, R.2, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 1,694,200....
$206
1823 50C O-109, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 15, 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$488
1823 50C O-112, R.1, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 61, 4 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61....
$2,135
1823 50C O-111a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 53, 9 finer (10/25). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage...
$732
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-3. VF-20 (PCGS).
$240
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-1. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1823 50C O-105, R.1, VG10 ANACS....
$75
1823 50C O-105, R.1 -- Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF, Net Fine 12. ...
$81
1823 50C O-104, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/3). Mintage 1,694,200....
$228
1823 50C O-112, R.1, MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$16,800
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