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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; Star 2 drastically recut OBV. 3. S1UH, S7UE-JOC, S8LH, S13LE. Star 2 is recut with bold extra points. Star 4 also recut but not nearly so much. Date is 9 ¾ mm. with the broad 9 previously described.
Reverse Description
Upper serifs missing from E's REV. D. A1UE, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 ¾ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. Right sides of T-I are in line. No sign of upper left serifs on E's. (66,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194227
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-104
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:
2
PCGS #:
39559
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Coin Value History
1819/8 50c Large 9, Flat Top 1s, O-104 MS
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1819/8 50c Large 9, Flat Top 1s, O-104 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]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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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 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
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Incorrectly designated by PCGS as a Small 9 variety. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$342
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Incorrectly designated by PCGS as a Small 9 variety. Mintage 2,208,000....
$329
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 50, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$631
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, AU58 NGC....
$1,980
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$14,400
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/17 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/20 and 0/0+). CDN: $400 Whsle. ...
$456
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. ...
$1,320
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$6,500
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$19,336
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$3,840
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, VF25 ANACS. ...
$156
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, MS61 PCGS. ...
$2,880
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (4/13). XF45. ...
$384
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (4/7). AU53. From The Merrill Collecti...
$720
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coina...
$411
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF35 Details. Mintage 2,208,000....
$276
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (3/22). VF30. From The S. R. Collection. ...
$156
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$617
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (2/2). AU58. From The Founding Fathers...
$2,400
1819/8 50C Large 9, O-104, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,800
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