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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
S7UE-CC, Tiny dot on neck OBV. 4. S1UH, S7UE-CC, S8LE, S13 SC. PT. LE. Stars 1 and 8 each 1 mm. from drapery and cap. Date is 9 ½ mm. and well centered.
Reverse Description
Half a segment above U REV. C. A1LH, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. and low, with slender 5 and top of 50 are even. O shows recutting inside near top and outside of lower right. A-A is ½ mm. A tiny half segment between two larger ones above U. in UNITED. AM are separated and even at bases. (66,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194197
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1812
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:
1812
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,203,644
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39448
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1812 50c O-104a MS
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1812 50c O-104a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,500 | $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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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, AU50 NGC. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,628,059....
$641
1812 50C Large 8, O-104'b', R.3, MS64 NGC....
$3,120
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, MS62 NGC....
$2,100
1812 50C Large 8, O-104'b', R.3, AU55 PCGS. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (4/3)....
$1,320
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, VF20 NGC. Designated as O-104 by NGC, but the O-104a cracks through STATES are present. NGC ...
$180
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/27). PCGS Population: (1/15). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$288
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (5/21). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$528
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2). PCGS Population: (0/2). MS61. From The Long Island Collec...
$2,040
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (1/23)....
$228
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (1/27). ...
$156
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for problem-free...
$999
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population (1/4). From The Skidaway Island Collection...
$646
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/10). NGC Census: (0/24). ...
$129
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (4/14). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU5...
$552
1812 50C Large 8, O-104'b', R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1812 50C Large 8, O-104'b', R.3, MS62 NGC....
$2,160
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/7 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. B...
$932
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$258
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/20). PCGS Population: (1/9). XF40. ...
$324
1812 50C Large 8, O-104a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/5). NGC Census: (1/16). ...
$352
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