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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
15 stars on obverse OBV. 1. S1UE, S8UE, S9C, S15UE. Date high and evenly spaced, 1 and star both close, about equal distance from curl. Stars medium in size with short points, those on right crowded close together. Most specimens show a die crack from edge to star 13 and down through stars 14 and 15 across end of bust, then a square turn in a heavy crack to edge below bust. A small die defect in lower fold of drapery.
Reverse Description
Die defects at C REV. A. A1UE, A2C, A3UE. Fraction ½ well centered below ribbon knot. 10 berries on laurel branch. A leaf is close to lower left serif of second T in STATES but does not touch. A palm leaf close below base of F extends halfway between OF. Small die defects at lower left base of C and above inside curve. (66,63,63,62,60) R.5 53
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194083
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1796
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/2
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:
15 Stars
Variety 2:
O-101
Coin Date:
1796
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,918
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5-
PCGS #:
39261
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1796 50c 15 Stars, O-101 MS
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1796 50c 15 Stars, O-101 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$900,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $576,000 | $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: $120 – $150,000
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Worth: $600 – $396,000
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Worth: $950 – $104,400
1803 50c Large 3 MS
Worth: $220 – $175,000
1803 50c Small 3 MS
Worth: $210 – $225,600
1805/4 50c MS
Worth: $240 – $156,000
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Worth: $220 – $50,000
1806/5 50c Large Stars MS
Worth: $220 – $222,000
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Worth: $160 – $48,000
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Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 Stars. MS-62 (NGC).
$317,200
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Low R.5, AU53 PCGS. CAC. Amato-115. ...
$336,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Low R.5, VF30 PCGS. CAC. Amato-137....
$108,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Low R.5, XF45 NGC. Amato-125. ...
$102,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Low R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. Amato Unlisted. ...
$49,200
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Low R.5, XF40 PCGS. Amato 141/145. ...
$105,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, VG10 PCGS. Amato Unlisted. ...
$36,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, Amato 141/145, R.5, VF35 PCGS. ...
$87,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. Amato-161. ...
$51,600
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 Stars. AU-58+ (PCGS).
$228,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5 -- Repaired -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. Amato-142. ...
$35,250
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, AG3 NGC. Amato-Unlisted. ...
$28,200
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101. Rarity-5. 15 Stars. Fine Details--Repaired, Re-Engraved (NGC).
$24,322
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, R.5 VF25 NGC. ...
$69,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 Stars. MS-62+ (PCGS).
$312,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, VF30 NGC. Amato-132. ...
$50,400
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, XF45 NGC. Amato-125. ...
$87,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, Fine 12 NGC. Amato 161a (revised Coin Serial Number since publication). ...
$30,000
1796 50C 15 Stars, O-101, T-1, R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$102,000
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5. 15 Stars. VF-35 (PCGS).
$78,000
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