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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
Nearly all stars show recutting OBV. 21. S1C, S7UE-UHHb, S8UE, S13C. Nearly all stars show recutting with small extra points, etc. Stars 7-11-12 the most noticeable. S1 is 1 mm. Dr. S13 is ¼ mm. C. Date is 8 mm. with a tall serif on base of 2. A die line (extension of curl) between L and I in LIBERTY joins headband to curl at bottom and to cap above.
Reverse Description
Dotted beak REV. AG. A1C, A2LE, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high. A-A is ¾ mm. Right side of T and left side of I in line. Two lower crossbars extend into right wing. There is a sharp dot just above eagle's beak, which becomes smaller with die use. ED joined at base. M-E close with base of M higher. (See O.143) (50,50,45,45,40) R.6
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194302
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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-148
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
39746
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Coin Value History
1827 50c O-148 MS
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1827 50c O-148 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF45 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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$4,560
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