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The O mintmark is smaller than normal. Most often referred to as a Micro O, this variety was created when an O mintmark punch for quarters was used in place of the regular, larger mintmark intended for half dollar dies. This is one of the rarest collectible varieties of any series! As of 2024, about 51 pieces are known. The majority have problems of some sort or another. They are very rare in circulated grades and extremely rare in MS. Most are AG to VG, and a problem-free coin is a treasure.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
351943
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1892
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Micro O
Variety 2:
FS-501
Coin Date:
1892-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
<100 Known
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
391216
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Coin Value History
1892-O 50c Micro O, FS-501 MS
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1892-O 50c Micro O, FS-501 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$240,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $192,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $33,500
1892 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $33,500
1892-O 50c MS
Worth: $95 – $42,000
1892-S 50c MS
Worth: $110 – $27,500
1893 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $72,000
1893-O 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $102,000
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-101, Good 4 PCGS. The Micro O variety was created when an O mintmark punch for quarters was used in ...
$5,760
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VG8 PCGS. CAC....
$8,550
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, AG3 PCGS....
$2,725
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VG10 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 6 NGC. ...
$4,080
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VF30 PCGS. ...
$11,750
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, AU55 PCGS. ...
$16,450
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VG8 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,462
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, PCGS Genuine. ...
$1,528
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VG10 NGC. ...
$6,300
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, VF30 PCGS. ...
$12,338
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 NGC. ...
$3,360
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, AG3 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,115
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$3,055
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$3,290
1892-O 50C Micro O, FS-501, Good 4 PCGS. ...
$3,055
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