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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. 7. S1LH, S7B-CC, S8UH, S13UE. Star 13 SC. PT. toward curl. Mouth broad and slightly open. Date is 9 ¾ mm. With small and relatively thick figures.
Reverse Description
Line 1 of stripe 5 below shield REV. L. A1UH, A2B, A3LH. Usually no milling or at best only a trace. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Legend is struck rather flat, especially AMERICA. Right side of D is in line with left serifs of E. I is centered under right side of T. Small center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Line 1 of stripe 5 extends slightly below border of shield and is diagnostic. (65,64,64,63,62) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194172
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:
O-115a
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 #:
39403
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1809 50c O-115a MS
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1809 50c O-115a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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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$89
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 ....
$171
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 30, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$317
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$720
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (0/4). PCGS Population: (1/13). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$204
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115a. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$264
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (0/1). VF20. ...
$228
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,820
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $290 Whsle....
$336
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$630
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (2/8). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS V...
$288
1809 50C Normal Edge, O-115a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/1). ...
$216
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