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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6231
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:
Small 8
Coin Date:
1812/1
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,628,059
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6101
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1812/1 50c Small 8 MS
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1812/1 50c Small 8 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $24,000 | $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
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
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: $58 – $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 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-1. Small 8. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$268
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102, R.2, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$378
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, VF25 NGC. Inaccurately designated by NGC as O-102. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25....
$354
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, VF30 NGC. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$403
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$763
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-1. Small 8. VF-35 (PCGS).
$488
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$641
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. Small 8. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,520
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$15,600
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, MS61 NGC....
$3,240
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102, R.1, AU55 PCGS....
$2,040
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/40). PCGS Population: (0/21). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$174
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Small 8. Good-6 (PCGS).
$168
1812/1 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-1. Small 8. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$216
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (1/6). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$1,170
1812/1 50c ANACS VG-10 (Small 8 O-102a)
$172
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,760
50C 1812/1 SMALL 8 PCGS MS63
$8,519
1812/1 50C Small 8 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/53 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (5/27 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,140
1812/1 50C Small 8, O-102, R.2, -- Tooled -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/24). PCGS Population: (1/25). VG8 . Mintage...
$99
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