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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
Star 1 is 1 ½ mm. Dr OBV. 2. S1UH, S7LE-JCHb, S8UH, S13LH. S13 is ¾ mm. C. Stars have round blunt points. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and 3 slightly low.
Reverse Description
Stand of 5 and A2 recut REV. C. A1UE, A2B, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A is ½ mm. Right sides of T-I in line. There is a fine die defect line from center arrow point to milling. First S in STATES is high and wide. C in AMERICA is punched low in relation to adjacent letters. Line 1 of stripe 2 to second crossbar. (66,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194362
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1830
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-103
Coin Date:
1830
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,764,800
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39812
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Coin Value History
1830 50c O-103 MS
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1830 50c O-103 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$586
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU53 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$439
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, MS61 PCGS. CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$2,196
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 45, 23 finer (10/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45...
$244
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 10, 43 finer (11/25). CDN: $66 Whs...
$139
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/18). Mintage 4,764,800....
$264
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/2). Mintage 4,764,800....
$840
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63...
$1,440
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, -- Shipwreck Effect -- NGC. Ex: SB Pulaski. Mintage 4,764,800....
$840
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,040
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,400
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/26). NGC Census: (2/59). VF20. Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$74
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/23). NGC Census: (1/58). Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$94
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$840
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$28,200
1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Small 0. EF-40 (NGC).
$147
1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Small 0. VF-35 (NGC).
$106
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 4,764,800....
$492
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 4,764,800....
$384
1830 50C Small 0, O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/14). NGC Census: (10/34). XF45. Mintage 4,764,800. ...
$180
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