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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
Defect line R to cap OBV. 4. S1B, S7UE-UHLC, S8LH, S13 SC. PT. UH. Date is 9 mm. and high. There is a small die defect ridge from top of R to cap. A longer defect ridge crosses ribbons at back of head.
Reverse Description
Die line at olive stem REV. D. A1B, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Arrowheads are very close. A slender die line slants upward from top side of olive stem. (65,64,64,63,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193748
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
Variety:
O-104
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
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39365
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Coin Value History
1808 50c O-104 MS
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1808 50c O-104 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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: $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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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-104, R.3, AU55 NGC....
$2,160
1808 50C O-104, R.3, AU53 NGC. CAC. Mintage 1,368,600....
$1,500
1808 50C O-104, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$15,600
1808 50C O-104, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/9 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,170
1808 50C O-104, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/14 and 0/1+)....
$384
1808 50C O-104, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/10). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$840
1808 50C O-104, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (2/24). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$139
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. VF-25 (PCGS).
$312
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. VF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$192
1808 50C O-104, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (2/14). XF40. ...
$408
1808 50C O-104, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/8). NGC Census: (1/20). ...
$112
1808 50C O-104, R.3, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/21 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/25 and 0/0+). CDN: $101 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$372
1808 50C O-104, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population: (2/3). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$1,440
1808 50C O-104, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7)....
$1,020
50C 1808 OVERTON-104 PCGS MS64+
$7,931
1808 50C O-104, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (1/4). AU50. ...
$480
1808 50C O-104, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/20). PCGS Population (1/6). ...
$164
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. Rarity-2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$720
1808 50C O-104, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (2/21). PCGS Population: (0/12). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$119
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