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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
1 and star point both touch curl OBV. 1. S1B, S7LE, S8UH, S13B. Star 8 very close to upper right serif of Y. Date is 8 ½ mm. from 1 to crossbar of 4 and set high. 180 are larger than the slender 5. Stand, point and crossbar of 4 shown clearly. Narrow milling.
Reverse Description
4 ½ berries REV. A. A1C, A2UE, 3UE. 4 ½ berries in branch, 13 arrows. End of leaf points to center of base of I. Eagle's beak attached to upper side of star point. Second S in STATES shows two recuttings lower right. (65,65,63,60,60) R.3 68
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193715
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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-101
Coin Date:
1805/4
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
211,722
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4-
PCGS #:
39290
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1805/4 50c O-101 MS
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1805/4 50c O-101 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$187,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $156,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $600 – $396,000
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Worth: $950 – $104,400
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Worth: $220 – $175,000
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1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, AU50 NGC....
$4,320
1805/4 50C O-101a, T-4, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS....
$2,780
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$192,000
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$4,680
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/4). NGC Census: (1/7). XF40. From The Founding Fathers...
$5,280
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$2,400
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,040
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (1/17). ...
$900
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, AU55 NGC. ...
$13,200
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, VF35 PCGS. ...
$3,525
1805/4 50C O-101, R.3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$70,500
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, AU50 NGC....
$5,000
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (2/9). CDN: $2,070 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$2,880
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$105,000
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, AU53 PCGS Gold Shield. CAC. ...
$7,800
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population: (0/4). XF40. ...
$2,160
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, XF45 NGC. ...
$3,172
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$111,000
1805/4 50C O-101, T-4, R.3, XF40 NGC. ...
$2,280
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