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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
Stars very close to milling OBV. 12. S1C, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UH. Stars mostly sharp and all are very close, nearly touching milling. Date is 8 mm. and evenly spaced.
Reverse Description
A2 higher at base than M REV. Q. A1UH, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A close ¼ mm. Arrowheads are close and joined by small defects. Field between olive leaves is not finished to proper depth. Stripes of shield are almost entirely solid. ED and TAT are very close at base. R in AMERICA shows recutting at center on some specimens. Right sides of T and I in line. (66,66,65,65,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193975
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-118a
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:
1
PCGS #:
39692
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1826 50c O-118a MS
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1826 50c O-118a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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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1826 50C O-118a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$1,129
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$207
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS65 NGC....
$4,080
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). Mintage 4,000,000....
$1,740
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS64 NGC. CAC....
$3,600
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$312
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS62 NGC....
$1,320
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$159
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/33). PCGS Population: (4/20). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$169
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). NGC Census: (6/12). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$660
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$24,000
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/36). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$94
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS60 PCGS. ...
$900
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,762
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118a. Rarity-1. AU Details--Obverse Spot Removed, Cleaned (NGC).
$135
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 55 (1 in 55+), 6 finer (10/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$561
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$4,200
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,160
1826 50C O-118a, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/24). PCGS Population: (3/10). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$264
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