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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
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:
193902
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
Variety:
O-109
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
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39614
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Coin Value History
1823 50c O-109 MS
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1823 50c O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $5,750 | $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: $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-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-109, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$3,840
1823 50C O-109, R.5, AU55 PCGS....
$4,560
1823 50C O-109, R.5, VF30 PCGS....
$2,040
1823 50C O-109, R.5, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $62.40.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$1,200
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, -- Damaged -- ANACS. VG10 Details. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$144
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,520
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, VF20 ANACS. ...
$940
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).
$382
1823 50C O-109, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/17 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,800
1823 50C O-109, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$2,640
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/6). Good 4 . Mintage 1,694,200. From T...
$528
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. VF Details--Holed/Plug (PCGS).
$828
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. Good-4 (PCGS).
$382
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$4,230
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