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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
No defects at stars, S11UH OBV. 8. S1C, S7UE-CC, S8LE, S13LE. Date is 9 ½ mm. 18 is wider than 809 and 9 leans sharply to right. Ball of 9 is 1 ¼ mm. from 0, Late die states show a die crack joining all stars on left. Very late die states show a retained cud starting just left of 1 in date skirting the drapery touching two outer points of star 1 to rim.
Reverse Description
N in UNITED recut, long straight tool mark from corner of shield REV. E. A1LH, A2LE, A3UE. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. A straight die line extends upward for 3 mm. from corner of shield into right wing. Longer and straighter than the one on reverse B, although this one may not show on worn specimens. N is recut at left stand. I is centered below T. Late die states show a crack from D to ST. (66,65,65,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194155
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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-106
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39395
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Coin Value History
1809 50c O-106 MS
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1809 50c O-106 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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]
![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: $90 – $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 – $34,800
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 4 in 35, 28 finer (10/25). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$439
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, VF30 PCGS....
$480
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$1,020
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/12)....
$576
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2 and 0/2+)....
$2,280
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. AU Details--Stained (NGC).
$660
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, MS62 NGC. ...
$3,600
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, VF20 ANACS. ...
$200
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,200
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$156
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/24). NGC Census: (7/38). From The Loma Linda Collec...
$184
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (6/12). PCGS Population: (2/4). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-fr...
$630
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, XF40 PCGS Secure. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (4/9 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (6/25 and 0/1+)....
$446
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-106. Rarity-3. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$70,500
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/32). PCGS Population: (3/22). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$384
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/19). NGC Census: (4/34). ...
$216
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-106, R.3 -- Rotated Dies -- AU53 NGC. ...
$852
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. Die State 106.3. EF-45 (NGC).
$528
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