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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
8 has crude overlapping circles OBV. 6. S1LH, S7UH-CC, S8B, S13 SC. PT. LH. Star 13 is ½ mm. from curl. Date is 9 ¼ mm. and 11 is widest. Center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
Tiny spikes at tip of right wing REV. F. A1LE, A2C, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. and slightly low, with a slender 5. A-A is ½ mm. There is a tiny spike at each side of the tip of right wing. Left side of I is centered under T. (66,66,65,65,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194182
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-108a
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 #:
39432
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1811 50c Small 8, O-108a MS
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1811 50c Small 8, O-108a 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 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$8,700
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC....
$1,620
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU55+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6 and 0/0+)....
$2,160
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Link. CAC Population: (2/0)....
$1,980
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, MS62 NGC. CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$2,520
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (1/21). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$216
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/7). NGC Census: (2/8). AU50. From The Founding Fathers ...
$930
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-2. Small 8. VF-20 (PCGS).
$312
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-2. MS-65 (NGC).
$7,800
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/2)....
$1,980
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU55 PCGS....
$1,080
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,320
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (3/0). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$2,760
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/16). PCGS Population: (2/9). ...
$104
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (1/6). AU53. ...
$840
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU55 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (4/4). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $1...
$990
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,380
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1811 50C Small 8, O-108a, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (0/16). ...
$156
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-2. Small 8. AU-53 (PCGS).
$630
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