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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
S7LH-CC, curl clear of headband OBV. 5. S1LH, S7LH-CC, S8LH, S13UH. S13 SC. PT. toward curl. Stars all large and sharp. Date is 9 ¾ mm. and well centered. 18 wider than 809. Curl clear of headband. A fine die crack from edge through lower points of star 4 on most specimens.
Reverse Description
No fine lines REV. F-s2. Same as F-s2 except the fine die lines are not evident on most specimens observed. (63,60,55,53,50) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194159
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1809
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:
XXX Edge
Variety 2:
O-108a
Coin Date:
1809
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39381
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1809 50c XXX Edge, O-108a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $26,000 | $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: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, High R.4, VF35 PCGS....
$780
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$432
1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. XXXX Edge. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$264
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (1/4). VF20. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$384
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, R.4, Fine 12 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population: (0/6). Fine 12. Mintage 1,405,810. ...
$156
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/4). Mintage 1,405,810. From The Sout...
$423
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, R.4, XF45 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,585
1809 50C XXX Edge, O-108a, R.4, VF35 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/1 and 0/0+). Mintage 1,4...
$870
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