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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
High 8 OBV. 1. S1UH, S7C-CHb, S8UH, S13C, S4UH, S12C. The latter 2 stars indicate difference from OBV. 5. Most stars are usually drawn toward edge. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. Date is 7 ½ mm. with the 8 sharply higher than adjacent 3.
Reverse Description
Vertical die line top crossbars at left REV. A. A1UH, A2UH, A3C. 50 C. is 1 mm. and very high, with all units tipped sharply to the left. The tall 5 has a long heavy top crossbar and is much higher than O. Arrowheads separated. A-A is ¾ mm. Nearly all crossbars extend into wing on left, especially line 2, and some on the right. A miscut shield line shows below crossbars to the left of first stripe. (see O.111) (67,65,65,65,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194008
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-101
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 #:
39887
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Coin Value History
1833 50c O-101 MS
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1833 50c O-101 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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1833 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$281
1833 50C O-101, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 30, 34 finer (11/25). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid ...
$169
1833 50C O-101, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/8). Mintage 5,206,000....
$516
1833 50C O-101, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$960
1833 50C O-101, R.1, MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1833 50C O-101, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/1). NGC Census: (5/3). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Min...
$990
1833 50C O-101, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 5,206,000....
$91
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1833 50C O-101, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/10). NGC Census: (3/12). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. M...
$432
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-1. VF-25 (PCGS).
$96
1833 50C O-101, R.1, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$504
1833 50C O-101, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (5/15). PCGS Population: (2/12). AU50. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$408
1833 50C O-101, R.1, MS67 NGC. ...
$26,400
1833 50C O-101, R.1, VF20 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/27). PCGS Population: (0/27). VF20. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$65
1833 50C O-101, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/13). NGC Census: (2/20). Mintage: 5,206,000. ...
$99
1833 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 8 in 45, 21 finer (11/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid ...
$238
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$124
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$441
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$14,400
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