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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 1 and 7 position C OBV. 9. S1C, S7C-CLC, S8UE, S13 SC. PT. LE. Stars large and sharp. Date is 8 ¾ mm., small figures evenly spaced and high. Bottom of L has serrations. A fine die crack is usually visible from edge through left side of 0 to bust on most specimens.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 3 mm REV. H-s2. (67,66,65,65,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193758
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-109a
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 #:
39375
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1808 50c O-109a MS
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1808 50c O-109a 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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, XF45 NGC. Mintage 1,368,600....
$690
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$4,800
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/3)....
$1,020
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/3)....
$480
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/10)....
$480
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$12,000
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/11). PCGS Population: (2/18). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$222
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/3). AU53. From The Founding Fathers Collectio...
$1,260
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,300
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,860
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$24,675
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-109a. Rarity-3. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$99,875
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, MS66 NGC. ...
$25,850
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (1/14). ...
$153
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-3. VF-20 (NGC).
$164
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. VF Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$182
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,900 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$2,760
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$1,200
1808 50C O-109a VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$470
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (0/10). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40....
$720
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