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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
OBV. 13. S1B, S7B-CHb, S8C, S13UE. Stars are large and close to milling. S13 is ¼ mm. C. Date is 8 ½ mm. Mouth is open. A small patch of corrugated die defect marks usually show to left of date.
Reverse Description
A-A nearly touch REV. K. A1LH, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. Arrowheads are close. A-A just barely miss touching. Top of UN and base of AM are very close. Area between olive leaves is filled with unfinished die work. (see also O.113, and O.114a) (64,63,58,55,55) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194333
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
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-123a
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,075,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5+
PCGS #:
508130
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1828 50c O-123a MS
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1828 50c O-123a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
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$587
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$1,860
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$3,290
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$2,640
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