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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
Stars 1, 7, 8 all position B OBV . 8. S1B, S7B-LHLC, S8B, S13C. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and slightly high. Most of left base of 1 is missing. (This like many others may show clash marks.)
Reverse Description
50 C. is 3 mm OBV. 8. S1B, S7B-LHLC, S8B, S13C. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and slightly high. Most of; left base of 1 is missing. (This like many others may show clash marks.); REV. H. A1B, A2C, A3UH. 50 C. is 3 mm. A-A is 1 mm. Arrowheads close with; two lower ones joined. A small weak center dot above wing. I centered under right side of T.; (66,63,62,61,61) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193755
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-108
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 #:
39372
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Coin Value History
1808 50c O-108 MS
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1808 50c O-108 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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$139
1808 50C O-108, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$2,040
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$186
1808 50C O-108, R.3, NCS. Genuine. Ex: Mohawk Valley Hoard....
$408
1808 50C O-108, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (1/3). VF25. ...
$264
1808 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$552
1808 50C O-108, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,995
1808 50C O-108, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
$3,055
1808 50C O-108, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$2,520
1808 50C O-108, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/10). NGC Census: (0/4). VF20. ...
$186
1808 50C O-108, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (1/3). VF25. ...
$288
1808 50C O-108, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5). NGC Census: (0/3). XF40. From The Loma Linda Collection ...
$360
1808 50C O-108, R.3, AU58 NGC. ...
$2,115
1808 50C O-108, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). NGC Census: (0/1). AU55. From The Founding Fathers Collection...
$3,120
1808 50C O-108, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/9). NGC Census: (0/4). VF20. ...
$180
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