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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 OBV. 1-s2. Obverse 1 brought temporarily back into use. The die crack through star 11 is a bit heavier. (see O.101)
Reverse Description
Die dot below RI REV. C. A1B, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and rather low. A-A is ¾ mm. Arrowheads close and connected by small die defects. There is a triple segment in milling below the lowest pair of leaves and a small die dot in field below RI. (65,65,63,63,62) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194222
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1818
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
Variety 2:
O-103a
Coin Date:
1818/7
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,960,322
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
405384
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Coin Value History
1818/7 50c Large 8, O-103a MS
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1818/7 50c Large 8, O-103a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $26,500 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, AU50 PCGS....
$1,140
50C 1818/7 LARGE 8, OVERTON 103A. PCGS MS62
$4,230
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/2). VF35. ...
$432
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$12,600
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (0/2). ...
$204
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, MS61 PCGS. ...
$4,230
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). From The Skidaway Island Collecti...
$595
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1818/7 50C Large 8, O-103a, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$6,756
1818/7 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-103a. Rarity-4. Large 8. Mint State-64 (PCGS).
$14,688
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