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The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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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
OBV. 1-s2.
Reverse Description
Point of leaf even with base of F REV. B. Very similar to reverse A but easy to distinguish on two points. A leaf extends nearly across the base of second T in STATES. On reverse A it is just under end of left serif. A leaf also extends across the base of F to edge of serif. On reverse A this leaf extends to about halfway between base of F and O. (61,50,45,40,35) R.5 56
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193711
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1797
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1/2
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-102
Coin Date:
1797
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,918
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1796-1797
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6-
PCGS #:
39266
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Coin Value History
1797 50c O-102 MS
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1797 50c O-102 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,400,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,980,000 | $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 |
Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1797-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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Worth: $24,000 – $750,000
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Worth: $650,000 – $750,000
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Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
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Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]
![Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $140 – $150,000
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Worth: $600 – $396,000
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Worth: $950 – $104,400
1803 50c Large 3 MS
Worth: $245 – $175,000
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Worth: $235 – $225,600
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Worth: $240 – $156,000
1805 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $50,000
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Worth: $245 – $222,000
1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars MS
Worth: $200 – $48,000
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Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, VG10 PCGS. ...
$53,680
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, VF25 PCGS. CAC. Amato-505. ...
$106,750
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, AU55+ PCGS. Amato-501....
$162,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS....
$37,200
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato-511. ...
$42,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, MS61 NGC. Amato-500. ...
$192,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, VF30 PCGS. Amato-504. ...
$58,892
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, VF25 PCGS. CAC. Amato-505....
$81,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, AU55+ PCGS Secure. Amato-501. ...
$168,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, Fine 12 ANACS. Amato 527. ...
$36,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato Unlisted. ...
$50,400
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, VF25 PCGS. Amato-507....
$51,600
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, AU55 NGC. Amato Unlisted. ...
$168,000
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. Amato-523. ...
$46,800
1797 50C O-102, T-2, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato-511. ...
$43,200
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, Fine 12 ANACS. Amato 527. ...
$40,800
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato-513. ...
$52,800
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, Fine 12 PCGS. Amato-523. ...
$55,812
1797 50C O-102, T-2, Low R.6, Fine 15 PCGS. Amato-511. ...
$44,650
1797 50C O-102, Low R.6--Scratched--NCS. Fine Details. ...
$23,000
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