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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
Small 3 no vertical serif OBV. 2. S1B, S7UH, S8UE, S13UE. Stars are large and flat. Star 7 and 8 are close to L and Y. Date has a small 3 with no upright serif on top crossbar. The 1 is close to curl but does not touch. There is a die crack through T that progressively gets heavier and extends to hair.
Reverse Description
REV. C. A1UH, A2UE, A3UE. 5 berries and lowest one has a very short stem. 13 arrows. Leaf very close to right base of I. Star attached to front of beak well above the point. Usually there is a faint die crack beginning at ST then through clouds below TATE and upward at ES. In this die marriage the crack at STATES previously mentioned gradually gets heavier. (64,63,62,61,60) R.3 66
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194091
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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:
Small 3
Variety 2:
O-104
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,890
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39274
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1803 50c Small 3, O-104 MS
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1803 50c Small 3, O-104 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$270,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $225,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$1,708
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$641
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$976
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. XF45....
$1,740
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (22/280). Mintage 188,234....
$750
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/20 and 0/0+)....
$1,260
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$57,600
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU50 NGC. ...
$3,240
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU53 ANACS. ...
$3,360
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/23). PCGS Population: (1/12). VF30. ...
$1,320
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$9,600
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,880
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