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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
T in Liberty and star 10 are recut OBV. 3. S1C, S7UE, S8LH, S13B. Star 7 is 2 mm. from L and star 13 is close to bust. Large wide date is 9 mm., with 1 nearly touching curl. A fine die crack through 180 and another at top of LIB. T is broadly recut. Large stars on obverse.
Reverse Description
6 berries - Point of leaf between IC; Die line arrowshaft to tail feathers REV. B. A1LH, A2LE, A3UH. There are six berries on the olive branch, the only one so found. The berry above the branch and closest to the claw, is a tiny one without a stem. The two berries near end of branch do not have stems. AME are solidly joined at base. A bold die line points right from upper corner of shield and another line joins upper arrow shaft to tail feathers. (see O.102) (55,55,53,53,50) R.2 92
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194093
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
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:
Knob 6, Small Stars
Variety 2:
O-105a
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39305
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1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars, O-105a MS
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1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars, O-105a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $48,000 | $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: $36,000 – $126,000
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$268
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$561
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$793
1806 50C Knob 6, Large Stars, O-105a, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 20 in 25, 48 finer (5/26). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for ...
$854
1806 50C Knob 6, Large Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$4,148
1806 50C Knob 6, Large Stars, O-105a, R.2, VF35 PCGS....
$1,320
1806 50C Knob 6, Small Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,740
1806 50C Knob 6, Small Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2, AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,340
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$408
1806 50C Knob 6, Large Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2, XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,560
1806 50C Knob 6, Small Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/22)....
$362
1806 50C Knob 6, Large Stars, O-105a, T-5, R.2 -- Filed Rims -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. ...
$1,360
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$352
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$881
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$552
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$793
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$763
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$780
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