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1812/1 50c Large 8 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +1.66%
$24.97
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
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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: 6232
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1812
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: Large 8
Coin Date: 1812/1
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,628,059
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1807-1836
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #: 6102
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1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +1.66%
$24.97
GSID:6232 PCGS:6102 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
AU55 - $33,500 $1,234
AU53 CAC $34,500 $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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