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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
First 1 high, all figures lean left OBV. 6. S1LE, S7UE-LEC, S8UE, S13 SC. PT. UE. Date is 10 mm. with first 1 much higher than 812, the top of same only ¾ mm. from drapery. 81 is closer than 18 or 12. Mouth closed and lips curved. Tiny center dot on neck
Reverse Description
AM and CA nearly touch REV. G. A1B, A2C, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. AM and CA to the naked eye appear to touch but do not quite do so. Base of A is higher than M. There are several die cracks. One from olive leaves across tip of wing to base of U. Another from milling joins UNITED STAT. A third from edge through TES crosses scroll to right wing. (63,63,62,62,58) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194202
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
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-108
Coin Date:
1812
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,203,644
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39453
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Coin Value History
1812 50c O-108 MS
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1812 50c O-108 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,500 | $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]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $90 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $34,800
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$512
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.3, VG10 PCGS. Mintage 1,628,059....
$129
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (0/1). AU58. Mintage 1,628,059. From The ...
$1,170
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$360
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (1/13). Mintage 1,628,059. Each Fro...
$288
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/16). VF20. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$132
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2 -- Scratched, Polished -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 1,628,059....
$129
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,880
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (4/9). XF40. Mintage 1,628,059. From The S. ...
$336
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.3 -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. Mintage 1,628,059....
$180
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,821
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/9). PCGS Population: (3/6). XF40. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$264
1812 50C Large 8, O-108, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/14). CDN: $220.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$174
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