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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:
6156
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1817
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
Coin Date:
1817
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,215,567
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6109
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1817 50c MS
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1817 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 – $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: $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
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-110. Rarity-2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$415
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-4+. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$207
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-113. Rarity-2. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$220
1817 50C O-107, High R.4, XF45+ PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$946
1817 50C O-110, R.2, Good 6 NGC. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$129
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$390
1817 50C Single Leaf Below Wing, O-106a, R.2, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$293
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111. Rarity-2. EF-40 (ICG).
$561
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-112. Rarity-3. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$171
1817 50C O-113a, R.2 -- Struck 10% Off Center -- Good 4 NGC. Mint error....
$1,037
1817 50C O-110a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,215,567....
$2,074
1817 50C O-110a, R.2 -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Minta...
$378
1817 50C O-109, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$1,464
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 25, 12 finer (10/25). CDN: $247.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Min...
$268
1817 50C O-110, R.2, VG8 ANACS. Mintage 1,215,567....
$104
1817 50C O-113, R.2, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$17,400
1817 50C O-103a, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$1,860
1817 50C O-110, R.2, MS61 PCGS....
$2,640
1817 50C O-112a, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$2,402
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