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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
Star 1 pierces curl OBV. 1. S1LE, S8UE, S9LE, S15B. Star 1 pierces lowest curl near center. Point of star 2 and second curl are close, about ¼ mm. Point of star 15 joins lower edge of bust. Date is 8 mm., slender, evenly spaced and well centered.
Reverse Description
Berries 10-11 REV. A. 21 berries, 10 left and 11 right. The only reverse with 21 berries. Most specimens show a die crack from edge to pair of leaves below first S. (63,62,61,60,58) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193693
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1794
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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-101
Coin Date:
1794
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
23,464
Coinage Type:
Flowing hair half dollar
Coinage Years:
1794-1795
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39200
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1794 50c O-101 MS
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1794 50c O-101 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$1,200,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $900,000 | $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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$3,120
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$264,000
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$16,200
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$2,880
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$4,800
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$6,300
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$5,520
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$3,120
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$4,080
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, VG10 PCGS. ...
$4,080
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$18,800
1794 50C O-101, R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$29,375
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, MS61 PCGS Secure. ...
$288,000
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, VF25 NGC. ...
$13,200
1794 50C O-101, T-7, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$75,000
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, VG8 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 1/2. Overton-101 is more plentiful than any other 1794 die marr...
$4,920
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3 -- Improperly Cleaned, Damaged -- NCS. Good Details. ...
$1,560
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, VF20 NGC. ...
$6,600
1794 50C O-101, T-7, High R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$5,760
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