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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
1812 over 11, large 8 OBV. 1. S1LH, S7UH-CC, S8LH, S13 SC. PT. LE. Date is 10 mm. and easily identified by the large 8. A fine die crack first appears joining stars 1 through 5 and gradually extends up through star 6 and left of star 7 to milling above and down across end of bust to 18.
Reverse Description
N in UNITED recut at base REV. A. A1LH, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ½ mm. AM joined at base and A is higher. N in UNITED is recut near right base. (55,53,53,50,50) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194192
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
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:
Large 8
Variety 2:
O-101a
Coin Date:
1812/1
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:
5
PCGS #:
39442
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Coin Value History
1812/1 50c Large 8, O-101a MS
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1812/1 50c Large 8, O-101a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU53 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $29,000 | $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]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, VF20 PCGS. CAC....
$9,300
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, Low R.5, VF35 PCGS....
$11,100
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, VF25 PCGS. The large 8 in the date and the recut N in UNITED identify the elusive O-101 va...
$9,600
1812/1 50C Large 8 AU50 PCGS. O-101a, R.5. ...
$25,200
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$7,344
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, AU53 NGC. ...
$16,450
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$3,290
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-5. Large 8. VF Details--Scratches (NGC).
$3,290
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-5. Large 8. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC.
$10,800
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, VF25 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1812/1 50C Large 8, O-101a, R.5, VF25 NGC. ...
$8,225
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