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1809 50c O-102a MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.4%
$25.14
1809 50c O-102a MS
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Obverse Description

Star 13 close to curl

OBV. 2. S1LH, S7UE-LEC, S8LE, S13C. Stars all large and unusually sharp. Star 13 has scalloped point ¼ mm. from curl. Date is 9 ¼ mm. and well centered. Mouth is slightly open.

Reverse Description

Row of segments below scroll

REV. A-s2. Same as A except a row of uniform, pointed, segments are clash marked between scroll and eagle's head. (66,65,63,63,63) R.1

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194151
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: O-102a
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: 1
PCGS #: 39391
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1809 50c O-102a MS
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1809 50c O-102a MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.4%
$25.14
GSID:194151 PCGS:39391 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1809 50c O-102a MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $6,500 $1,234
MS63 - $5,500 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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