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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
23 larger than 18, S7 TOC OBV. 7. S1LH, S7LH-TOC, S8C, S13UH. Stars are large. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 8 mm. 23 is clearly larger than 18, with a 3 that is 2 mm. wide and about 2 ¾ mm. tall. The 3 has a very broad upper curl.
Reverse Description
Eighth crossbar extends into right wing REV. B. A1B, A2UE, A3B. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. Center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Left side of T and right side of I in line. No inside right serif on A3. A1 and A2 have tiny serifs (see O.102). (65,64,64,64,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193901
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1823
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:
1823
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,694,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39613
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1823-50c-overton-o-108a-bust-half-dollar/gsid/193901 GSID: 193901 Title: 1823 50c O-108a MS
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Coin Value History
1823 50c O-108a MS
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1823 50c O-108a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$44,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $25,000 | $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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1823 50C O-108a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 40, 6 finer (10/25). CDN: $262.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$366
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, XF45+ PCGS. Ex: Benson. Mintage 1,694,200.Ex: W.F. Webb, 10/1944; Benson II (Goldbergs, 2/2002), ...
$1,020
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$990
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$4,080
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (1/7). Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$99
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/5). NGC Census: (0/5). XF40. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$228
1823 50C O-108a -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 1,694,200....
$180
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$4,320
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/4). NGC Census: (0/4). XF40. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$228
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,694,200. From The Rev. Dr. James G...
$1,058
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$11,162
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 1,694,200. From The Skidaway Island ...
$793
1823 50C O-108a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$2,232
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