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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6128
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1801
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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:
1801
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
30,289
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6064
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Coin Value History
1801 50c MS
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1801 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$475,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $396,000 | $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: $120 – $150,000
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Worth: $220 – $175,000
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Worth: $210 – $225,600
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Worth: $240 – $156,000
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1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 4, 346 finer (5/26). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 ...
$1,220
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 30,289. ...
$1,586
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$19,520
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-2. Rarity-2. VG Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,098
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, VF30 PCGS. This is a bluish-gray 1801 example that displays VF definition on both sides. A handfu...
$4,560
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-2. Rarity-2. VF-25 (PCGS).
$3,480
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$13,200
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/19)....
$1,800
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-2. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$2,400
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/184). NGC Census: (14/71). CDN: $1,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$4,080
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, AU58 NGC....
$33,600
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/12 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bi...
$1,320
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, MS64 NGC. CAC....
$420,000
1801 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (8/62). PCGS Population: (37/147). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 30,289....
$2,100
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-2. Rarity-2. EF-45 (NGC). CAC.
$7,500
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-102, T-1. Rarity-4. VF-35 (PCGS).
$3,840
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$210,000
1801 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AG3 Details. Mintage 30,289....
$576
1801 Draped Bust Half Dollar. O-101, T-2. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$31,200
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$4,320
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