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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6145
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,405,810
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6092
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Coin Value History
1809 50c MS
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1809 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
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
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
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$89
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, MS63★ NGC. CAC. ...
$8,235
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$2,196
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115a. Rarity-3. VF Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$244
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$439
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$854
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50....
$2,196
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$415
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,140
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. MS-60 (NGC).
$2,160
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-104, Low R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 15, 19 finer (10/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$293
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-112, Low R.5, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 30, 12 finer (10/25). CDN: $348 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$439
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-113a, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 2 finer (10/25). CDN: $552 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,928
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 ....
$171
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. VF-20 (PCGS).
$288
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$9,000
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-103, R.2, MS61 NGC....
$3,120
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. Rarity-5-. VG-10 (PCGS).
$168
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-105, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/0)....
$2,280
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-1. Die State 102.4. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,000
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