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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:
6159
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
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
PCGS #:
6113
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Coin Value History
1818 50c MS
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1818 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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
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$159
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$189
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$5,612
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$305
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$317
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-110. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS).
$810
1818 50C O-104'b', R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1818 50C O-104, R.6, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,660
1818 50C O-115, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1818 50C O-114, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 1 finer (10/25). CDN: $605 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$854
1818 50C O-109, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 40, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $357 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$329
1818 50C O-109a, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 53, 10 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,96...
$824
1818 50C O-112, R.2, VF30 PCGS. The scarce O-112' (prime) die state without die cracks. PCGS Population: 5 in 30, 29 finer ...
$268
1818 50C O-108, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,960,322....
$1,560
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Inverted Edge Lettering. Fine-12 (NGC).
$144
1818 50C O-112, R.1, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (21/629). Mintage 1,960,322....
$139
1818 50C O-111, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$7,800
1818 50C O-111, R.1, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$28,800
1818 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-1. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,740
1818 50C O-113, R.4 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Fine, Net VG8. ...
$119
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