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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
S7LHC, Date is 9 mm., S13 is ¾ mm. from curl OBV. 5. S1LH, S7LH-LHC, S8LE, S13UH. All stars large and close to milling. S13 is ¾ mm. from curl. Date is 9 mm., widely spaced and well centered.
Reverse Description
O in OF and C in AMERICA are recut REV. E. A1B, A2C, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm., sharp and well formed. A-A is ½ mm. Both O and C in OF AMERICA are distinctly recut, I is centered under left side of T. (63,60,60,55,53) R.6
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193820
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1817
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-108a
Coin Date:
1817
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,215,567
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
417007
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1817 50c O-108a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$46,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $38,500 | $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: $58 – $60,000
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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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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 25, 12 finer (10/25). CDN: $247.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Min...
$268
1817 50C O-108a, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$9,300
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, AU50 NGC. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (1/5). CDN: $907.50.Whsle....
$900
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (0/1). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$630
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108a. Rarity-4. VF-20 (PCGS).
$228
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, VF35 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: ...
$306
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (0/3). CDN: $247.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Min...
$528
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, AU50 CACG. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$900
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, -- Repaired, Whizzed, Repaired -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 1,215,567. ...
$180
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (1/5). AU50. Mintage 1,215,567. From The Founding...
$780
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (0/1). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$822
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, AU50 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (1/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/0+). AU50. Mintage 1,215...
$900
1817 50C O-108a, R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/3). Mintage: 1,215,567. ...
$999
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