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1812/1 50c Small 8, O-102a MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$24.88
1812/1 50c Small 8, O-102a MS
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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

1812 over 11, small 8

OBV. 2. S1B, S7LH-LHC, S8C, S13 SC. PT, UE. Stars are large and the upper ones at left, are usually but not always flat. Date is 10 mm. with a small 8. About half of the specimens seen exhibit clash marked letters under the bust, etc.

Reverse Description

N recut at base

REV. A. A1LH, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ½ mm. AM joined at base and A is higher. N in UNITED is recut near right base. (66,65,65,64,64) R.2

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194194
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: Small 8
Variety 2: O-102a
Coin Date: 1812/1
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,203,644
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1807-1836
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 39444
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Coin Value History
1812/1 50c Small 8, O-102a MS
Value By Grade
1812/1 50c Small 8, O-102a MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$24.88
GSID:194194 PCGS:39444 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1812/1 50c Small 8, O-102a MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $29,000 $1,234
MS65 - $24,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $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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