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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:
6144
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
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:
1808
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,368,600
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6090
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Coin Value History
1808 50c MS
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1808 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $55,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $60 – $24,000
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102a. Rarity-2. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$149
1808 50C O-103, R.2 -- Graffiti -- ANACS Details. Fine 12 Details. ...
$124
1808 50C O-105, R.3, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$378
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$268
1808 50C O-110a, R.4, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $363 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$793
1808 50C O-103, R.2 -- Scratched, Corroded -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$293
1808 50C O-110a, R.4, VF25 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$354
1808 50C O-103, R.1, AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$1,403
1808 50C O-103, R.1 -- Damaged, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20 Details. Mintage 1,368,600. ...
$195
1808 50C O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,368,600....
$1,007
1808 50C O-104, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 10, 24 finer (10/25). CDN: $101 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10....
$195
1808 50C O-102a, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$3,853
1808 50C O-103, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$7,200
1808 50C O-108, R.3, VG8 PCGS. Mintage 1,368,600....
$139
1808 50C O-106a, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$2,520
1808 50C O-110, High R.4, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,368,600....
$2,520
1808 50C O-105, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/0). ...
$1,920
1808 50C O-108a, R.3, MS66+ PCGS. CAC....
$60,000
1808 50C O-109a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$12,000
1808 50C O-105, R.3, MS67 PCGS. ...
$46,800
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