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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
Sharp defect in upper lip OBV. 7. S1B, S7UE-UHC, S8LE, S13 SC. PT. LH. Stars are large and well formed. S13 is ¼ mm. from curl. Date is 9 ½ mm. small and well centered.
Reverse Description
Heavy die crack breaks scroll REV. G. A1B, A2C, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Right sides of T-I are in line. A sharp die crack from edge joins left side of S, bisects scroll just left of P and penetrates far into left wing. The scroll is actually off set at this die crack. Another fine crack through 50 C., olive leaves and UNITED. A third from second T in STATES through legend to arrowheads. The rim is broken down to top of first S. (66,66,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194183
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-109
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:
3
PCGS #:
39433
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1811 50c Small 8, O-109 MS
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1811 50c Small 8, O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $50,500 | $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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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, VG10 PCGS. CDN: $101 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10....
$177
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,203,644....
$1,140
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3 and 0/0+)....
$2,280
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$900
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/716)....
$312
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/14). CDN: $399 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$870
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/15). PCGS Population: (3/14). CDN: $346.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$480
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/18 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/18 and 0/0+). CDN: $252 Whsle. Bi...
$276
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population: (3/4). AU58. From The Founding Fathers Co...
$1,170
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (0/14). From The Southeast Kansas Colle...
$352
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.2, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$2,938
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. Small 8. Unc Details--Graffiti (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$376
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.2, AU55 PCGS. ...
$999
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. Small 8. VF-20 (NGC).
$112
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, R.3, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (0/3). MS62. ...
$2,040
1811 50C Small 8, O-109, VF30 ANACS. ...
$288
1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. Small 8. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
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$114
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