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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
7 wider and higher than 181 OBV. 9. S1LH, S7UH-JOC, S8LH, S13B. Stars are close to milling. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 8 ¾ mm. Several fine vertical lines in front of throat from jaw line to upper chest.
Reverse Description
RI joined at base REV. I. A1B, A2LH, A3LE. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ¾ mm. RI in AMERICA joined and base of I is slightly higher than base of R. I is left of T. (65,63,63,63,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193827
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1817
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:
O-112a
Coin Date:
1817
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,215,567
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39507
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Coin Value History
1817 50c O-112a MS
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1817 50c O-112a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $35,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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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
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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
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$390
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, AU58 NGC....
$1,680
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$2,402
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5). NGC Census: (5/10). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$360
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, XF45 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/7 and 0/0+). XF45. Mintage 1,215,56...
$456
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/14). VF20. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$210
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (1/12). Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$168
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, MS62 NGC. Clashed and cracked in this die state, although generally plentiful overall as a date and v...
$3,120
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (5/8 and 0/0+). XF40. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$420
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,320
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,292
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