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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
Defect at lower edge of bust OBV. 6. S1UE, S7UH-LHC, S8UE, S13C. Milling is usually quite weak and in many cases missing altogether. A prominent defect at lower edge of bust is just above and to left of the main lower curl. Star 13 has a scalloped point ½ mm. from curl. Date is 9 ¾ mm. Very early die states show full segments obverse and reverse.
Reverse Description
AM joined, tiny center dot REV. H. A1C, A2LE, A3C. Usually no milling at all or at best only a trace on this reverse. 50 C, is 1 ½ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Arrowheads well separated. Stand of E is centered under stand of D. Left sides of T-I in line. (65,64,63,63,62) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194164
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-111
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:
3
PCGS #:
39396
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1809 50c III Edge, O-111 MS
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1809 50c III Edge, O-111 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$83,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $69,500 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
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: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 25, 14 finer (10/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$354
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, VF30 NGC....
$432
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$1,380
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (1/11). CDN: $308 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$312
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$396
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111. Rarity-2. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, AU50 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/2 and 0/0+). AU50. ...
$552
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (1/10)....
$132
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$22,912
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (0/9). ...
$192
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, VF30 NGC. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population: (0/10). ...
$277
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111. Rarity-2. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,080
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/11 and 0/0+). CDN: $308 Whsle...
$300
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-111, R.2, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population (2/11). ...
$153
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