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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:
194203
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-108a
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 #:
39454
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Coin Value History
1812 50c O-108a MS
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1812 50c O-108a 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 |
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $90 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
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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
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$1,560
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population: (2/8). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40....
$348
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/9 and 0/0+). VF25. Mintage 1,628,...
$336
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-2. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$264
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2 -- Struck 5% Off-Center -- Fine 12 PCGS. ...
$780
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (0/2). AU53. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$780
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2, MS61 ★ NGC. CAC. ...
$3,642
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. Gold CAC....
$9,000
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$228
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (0/8). Fine ...
$71
1812 50C Large 8, O-108a, R.2, AU55 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,175
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