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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
Curl curves away from headband OBV. 5. S1B, S7UH-UHC, S8LE, S13 SC. PT. LH. All specimens observed show weak and incomplete milling, with stars drawn to edge. Date is a wide 9 ¾ mm. with small evenly spaced numerals.
Reverse Description
AM solidly joined at base; Defect line crossbar 2 into right wing REV. E. A1LE, A2UH, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. Center dot on crossbar 4. A die line slants down into right wing from crossbar 2. A die crack from edge joins two lower arrowheads and circles left across 50 C., olive leaves and legend clear around to AM. Most specimens show die lines in field between eagles neck and left wing. (65,65,64,64,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194179
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1811
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:
Small 8
Variety 2:
O-106
Coin Date:
1811
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,203,644
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39429
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1811 50c Small 8, O-106 MS
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1811 50c Small 8, O-106 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$1,140
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$45,600
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (1/17). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$780
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$384
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/6). NGC Census: (4/7). AU55. From The Founding Fathers C...
$1,560
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population: (0/3). MS61. ...
$1,800
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/19). NGC Census: (5/24). VF30. ...
$300
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (3/3). AU58. ...
$1,260
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, MS64+ PCGS. ...
$4,560
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/18). NGC Census: (0/30). VF20. ...
$180
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coinage:...
$423
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$18,212
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/28). PCGS Population (1/14). ...
$141
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/11). PCGS Population: (2/11). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53...
$960
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF Details. NGC Census: (3/18). PCGS Population: (2/14). XF40....
$234
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (56/144). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$1,528
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-3. Small 8. VF-30 (PCGS).
$336
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (6/11). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$870
1811 50C Small 8, O-106, R.3, AU55+ NGC. ...
$1,175
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