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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
Star 13 high OBV. 10. S1UH, S7C-LELC, S8LE, S13UE. Date is 8 ¾ mm. and about evenly spaced. Stars large, sharp and well formed. Stars 1 and 8 are recut. The very high position of star 13 in relation to curl is diagnostic.
Reverse Description
Die defect line below beak REV. J. A1LE, A2UH, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. A horizontal die defect line at lower tip of beak. (65,64,64,64,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193829
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-113a
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:
2
PCGS #:
39509
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1817 50c O-113a MS
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1817 50c O-113a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $35,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1817 50C O-113a, R.2 -- Struck 10% Off Center -- Good 4 NGC. Mint error....
$1,037
1817 50C O-113a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$4,080
1817 50C O-113a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (0/4). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$408
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$384
1817 50C O-113a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2). NGC Census: (0/2). AU50. Mintage 1,215,567. From The Foundin...
$900
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/2). XF45. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$480
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,812
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$822
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, AU58 PCGS. ...
$4,700
1817 50C O-113a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). VF35. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$408
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-113a. VF-20 (PCGS).
$180
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, MS64 NGC. ...
$4,700
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/3). VF20. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$204
1817 50C O-113a, R.4, MS64 NGC. ...
$5,288
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