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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. 5. S1LH, S7LH-CC, S8LH, S13UH. S13 SC. PT. toward curl. Stars all large and sharp. Date is 9 ¾ mm. and well centered. 18 wider than 809. Curl clear of headband. A fine die crack from edge through lower points of star 4 on most specimens.
Reverse Description
50 C is 2 ¼ mm., A-A is 1 mm REV. G. A1LE, A2LE, A3UH. 50 C is 2 ¼ mm. and well centered. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I in line. Arrowheads well separated. U in UNITED closed at top. (66,64,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194161
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
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:
III Edge
Variety 2:
O-109a
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39387
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1809 50c III Edge, O-109a MS
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1809 50c III Edge, O-109a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$75,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $63,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. IIIII Edge. EF-45 (ANACS). OH.
$854
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$464
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, MS63 PCGS....
$9,300
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/65). Mintage 1,405,810....
$1,050
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/43). Mintage 1,405,810....
$1,560
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. Die State 109.3. IIIII Edge. VF-35 (NGC).
$432
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/33). PCGS Population: (3/28). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$210
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$384
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (3/4). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A...
$1,320
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, NCS. Genuine. Ex: Mohawk Valley Hoard....
$600
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, MS61 PCGS. CAC. A heavy die break spreading through AMERICA identifies the middle die state...
$6,300
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. IIIII Edge. VG-10 (PCGS).
$168
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/17). NGC Census: (2/25). VF20. Mintage 1,405,810....
$168
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. IIII Edge. MS-62 (NGC).
$4,418
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 1,405,810....
$750
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-2. IIIII Edge. VF-30 (PCGS).
$240
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (3/11). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$1,020
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU53 NGC....
$1,620
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/23). PCGS Population: (3/18). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF...
$390
1809 50C III Edge, O-109a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,640
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