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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
Stars 5 and 6 closer than 6 and 7 OBV. 6. S1UE, S7UE-LELC, S8UE, S13 SC. PT. UH. Stars large and well formed. Date is 9 mm. high and leaning sharply to the left. 1 is higher and wider than 808. L has distinct crossbars in bottom.
Reverse Description
Arrowheads lightly joined REV. F. A1UH, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. A center dot at upper edge of left wing near body. AM nearly touch at base. Right sides of T and I are in line. (66,65,65,63,60) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193752
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
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:
O-106a
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,368,600
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39369
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1808 50c O-106a MS
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1808 50c O-106a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
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1808 50C O-106a, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$2,520
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$1,050
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$384
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$10,800
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$630
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$480
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$2,280
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/4). From The Loma Linda Collection ...
$228
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1)....
$630
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$2,640
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2). NGC Census: (0/1). AU53. From The Founding Fathers Collectio...
$1,680
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, VF35 PCGS Secure. EX: 30th Anniversary. PCGS Population: (1/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/3 and 0/0+). ...
$264
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (0/1). AU50. ...
$840
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3). NGC Census: (1/1). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$900
1808 50C O-106a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$2,115
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$432
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