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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
1819 over 18, large 9 OBV. 2. (see O.102)
Reverse Description
Upright 5 REV. C. A1UH, A2UE, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. with an upright 5, not canted like preceding reverses. A-A is ¾ mm. Left side of D over stand of E. (65,64,63,62,60) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194225
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1819
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:
Large 9, Flat Top 1s
Variety 2:
O-103
Coin Date:
1819/8
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,208,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39557
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Coin Value History
1819/8 50c Large 9, Flat Top 1s, O-103 MS
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1819/8 50c Large 9, Flat Top 1s, O-103 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
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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 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
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, AU58 NGC. CDN: $2,640 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,208,000....
$2,928
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$488
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$1,800
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (1/3). CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53...
$660
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/12 and 0/0+). CDN: $338 Whsle. ...
$408
1819/8 50C Large 9, Early Die State, O-103, R.5, MS64 PCGS. The O-103 1819/8 overdate with its Large 9 is rare in its early ...
$7,200
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (0/10). ...
$210
1819/8 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-5. Large 9. AU-58 (PCGS).
$4,080
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). CDN: $1,560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$1,170
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-103, R.5, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$423
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