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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
Star 15 touches drapery OBV. 1. S1B, S8UE, S9C, S15UH. Date close and high, with 1 and 7 close to curl and bust. Star 15 touches drapery. Star 9 very close to upper right serif of Y.
Reverse Description
Die defect at base of 1 in fraction REV. A. A1UE, A2C, A3UE. End of leaf centered below OF. Die defect at lower right base of 1 in ½. A die crack from edge through O in OF to leaf. Same reverse as on 1796. (66,65,63,62,61,) R.5 55
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193710
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
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:
O-101a
Coin Date:
1797
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:
4+
PCGS #:
39265
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1797 50c O-101a MS
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1797 50c O-101a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,400,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,980,000 | $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 |
Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1797-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
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1796 50c 15 Stars, Special Strike SP
Worth: $650,000 – $750,000
1796 50c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
1797 50c MS
Worth: $24,000 – $2,000,000
Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $120 – $150,000
1801 50c MS
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
1805 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $50,000
1806/5 50c Large Stars MS
Worth: $220 – $222,000
1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars MS
Worth: $160 – $48,000
1806 50c Knob 6, No Stem MS
Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. Amato Unlisted. ...
$91,500
1797 50C Draped Bust, Small Eagle, O-101a, T-1, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato-425. ...
$52,800
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$144,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, Good 4 PCGS. Amato-456....
$25,200
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. Amato-400. ...
$1,560,000
1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101a, T-1. Rarity-4+. 15 Stars. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, VF25 NGC. Amato-434. ...
$45,600
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. Amato Unlisted. ...
$24,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, Amato-416, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$96,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, Good 6 NGC. CAC. Amato-Unlisted. ...
$41,125
1797 50C O-101a, High R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$123,375
1797 50C O-101a, High R.4, MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. Amato-401. ...
$493,500
1797 50C O-101a, R.5, Poor 1 PCGS. ...
$18,800
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, VF20 NGC. Amato-427. ...
$42,000
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. Amato-442. ...
$46,800
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, AU50 PCGS Secure. Amato 412. ...
$132,000
1797 50C O-101a, R.5, MS65+ PCGS Secure. CAC. Amato-400. ...
$1,292,500
1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-101a. Rarity-4+. MS-66 (PCGS).
$1,527,500
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. Amato 449b (new number). ...
$21,600
1797 50C O-101a, T-1, Amato 416, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. CAC. ...
$96,000
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