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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
Open place in milling at star 12 OBV. 5. S1UH, S7C-CHb, S8UH, S13LH, S4B, S12LE. A patch of die defect dots usually visible between star 5 and 6 and forecurl and also between star 7 and headband. Date is 8 mm. and evenly spaced with open threes. Star 8 a close ¼ mm. to cap. A wide open space in milling at outer point of star 12. The three segments just below are joined.
Reverse Description
Second S in STATES recut REV. E. A1UE, A2LE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high with a broad straight top on 5. 1 or 2 lines from each stripe extend boldly to crossbar 2. A-A is ¾ mm. Last S in STATES has been recut higher and to left of original cutting, part of both the lower and upper serifs of first cutting remain. Most specimens show a die crack from milling below 5 and across tips of olive leaves to top of UN. Center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. (65,65,64,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194013
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1833
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:
1833
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,206,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39892
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Coin Value History
1833 50c O-105 MS
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1833 50c O-105 MS
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| 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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$139
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$124
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$528
1833 50C O-105, R.1, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,206,000....
$2,760
1833 50C O-105, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/14). NGC Census: (2/20). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$192
1833 50C O-105, R.1, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$2,400
1833 50C O-105, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population: (0/4). MS61. Mintage 5,206,000. The Richard L. Hei...
$870
1833 50C O-105, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (6/7). AU58. Mintage 5,206,000. From The Founding...
$600
1833 50C O-105, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,320
1833 50C O-105, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$960
1833 50C O-105, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (3/15). Mintage 5,206,000. From The Southeast Kan...
$646
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-2. VF-30 (NGC).
$76
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$84
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$164
1833 50C O-105, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/23). PCGS Population: (1/23). VF25. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$85
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$366
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$1,380
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