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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 Penetrates curl at left OBV. 2. S1B, S8UE, S9UE, S15C. Star 1 penetrates curl at left side of the curve. Star 2 is about ½ mm. from second curl. Star 8 is 1 ½ mm. from base of L. Star 15 has a point buried in end of the bust about ¼ mm. below upper edge. Date is 7 ¾ mm. Some show a die crack from edge through star 3.
Reverse Description
Berries 9-9; Leaf does not touch base of I REV. C. 18 berries 9-9. Point of leaf below I in AMERICA is about half way across and well clear of the base. Same position applies to leaf below F in OF. (58,55,30,30,25) R.5 4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193696
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-103
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:
5+
PCGS #:
39203
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1794 50c O-103 MS
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1794 50c O-103 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$1,440,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,080,000 | $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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Worth: $700 – $63,000
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Worth: $605 – $360,000
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Worth: $30,000 – $55,200
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1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, VG8 NGC....
$4,800
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$15,600
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$5,160
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$4,560
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5 -- Tooled, Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AG Details. ...
$1,080
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$30,550
50C 1794 OVERTON-103 PCGS VG08
$4,582
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, VF20 NGC. ...
$12,013
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, VG10 NGC. ...
$7,050
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, Fine 12 NGC. ...
$4,080
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, VG8 NGC. ...
$5,052
1794 50C O-103, T-10, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$6,600
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