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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 line from ribbon end OBV. 8. S1LH, S7C, S8UH, S13UH. S7 to bridge of nose at eye level, well below the lowest curl. Stars all sharp. Date is 8 mm. A sharp die defect line extends downward, 3 mm. into field from end of ribbon. A sharp center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 2 ¼ mm., sharp center dot REV. H. A1B, A2B, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. (66,65,64,64,63,) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193825
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1817
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-111a
Coin Date:
1817
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,215,567
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39505
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Coin Value History
1817 50c O-111a MS
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1817 50c O-111a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $35,000 | $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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1817 50C O-111a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 53, 5 finer (10/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53....
$1,037
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$8,400
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/5). PCGS Population: (2/10). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$504
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/23 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/10 and 0/0+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bi...
$216
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/24 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/12 and 0/0+). VG10. ...
$124
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (0/2). AU58. From The Founding Fathers Collection...
$1,800
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111a. Rarity-2. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$312
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, AU50 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/5 and 0/0+). AU50. ...
$720
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/15). NGC Census: (2/9). ...
$180
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (4/8). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS X...
$258
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, AU55 NGC. ...
$999
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$930
1817 50C O-111a, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$8,700
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (2/7). XF45. ...
$506
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/19). NGC Census: (0/12). VF20. ...
$168
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, VG10 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/20 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/13 and 0/0+). ...
$79
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, MS63 NGC. ...
$3,360
1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$676
1817 50C O-111a, R.1, AU53 PCGS. ...
$1,058
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