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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 at left, S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr OBV. 3. S1B, S7B-JCHb, S8UE, S13UH. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is tall and close, 8 ¼ mm., plain 2 with needle like point. A die crack from edge near end of bust joins all stars on left.
Reverse Description
Defect line between stripes 1 and 2 REV. D. A1LH, A2UH, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A is ¼ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Base of A2 is slightly lower than base of M. There is a small die defect on lower right side of stripe 1. A carry over reverse from 1825 (See O.117) (67,66,65,65,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193953
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
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-104a
Coin Date:
1826
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39671
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1826 50c O-104a MS
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1826 50c O-104a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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$1,891
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: 1 in 55, 3 finer (10/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$586
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS65 NGC....
$4,560
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$1,560
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS66 PCGS....
$9,600
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/9 and 0/0+). CDN: $302.50.Whsle. Bid for N...
$504
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/12). XF40. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$156
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/12). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$104
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (1/11). XF45. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$312
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (0/12). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$144
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$235
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/10). PCGS Population (2/4). Mintage: 4,000,000. ...
$329
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104a. Rarity-3. AU-58 (NGC).
$720
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$780
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, MS66 PCGS. ...
$14,114
1826 50C O-104a, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (3/7). AU53. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$396
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