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An Excessively Rare 1893-S in Gem Mint State PCGS MS-65 CAC
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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
Die crack through 8 OBV. 5. S1B, S7LH-CC, S8LE, S13 SC. PT. B. Date is 9 ¼ mm. 81 closer than 18 or 12. A tiny center dot on neck. Most, but not all, specimens show a fine die crack from edge across 8 and top of second 1, it then curves up through curls and out above the eye and star 6 to edge.
Reverse Description
Double segment opposite A3 REV. D. A1B, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. A large, crude center dot on crossbar 5. Arrowheads well separated. The double segment opposite A3 is actually a narrow half sized segment joined to one of normal size. Line 1 stripe 6 to second crossbar. (67,67,66,66,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194198
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:
O-105
Coin Date:
1812
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 #:
39449
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Coin Value History
1812 50c O-105 MS
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1812 50c O-105 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,500 | $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: $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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$403
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,628,059....
$1,464
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (4/6). NGC Census: (0/10). CDN: $5...
$1,320
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (4/20). PCGS Population: (1/26). CDN: $108 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS F...
$104
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/10). NGC Census: (2/10). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF4...
$360
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1). NGC Census: (4/1). AU58. Mintage 1,628,059. From The...
$1,860
1812 50C Large 8, O-105a, R.2, MS66 NGC. ...
$12,600
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/19). NGC Census: (1/17). Mintage 1,628,059. Each Fro...
$114
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population: (0/10). XF45. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$336
1812 50C Large 8, O-105', R.7, MS65 PCGS. ...
$14,688
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-1. VF-25 (NGC).
$159
1812 50C Large 8, O-105 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,628,059. ...
$793
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-1. VF-35 (PCGS).
$384
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population: (1/4). AU55. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$690
1812 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$646
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (3/10). CDN: $130 Whs...
$194
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,320
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/19). NGC Census: (1/16). Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$114
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population: (1/4). AU55. Mintage 1,628,059. ...
$630
1812 50C Large 8, O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population (3/4). NGC Census: (0/11). Mintage:...
$764
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