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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
5 has broad curved top and imperfect knob OBV. 1. S1C, S7LE-UHHb, S8LE, S13UE. Stars are small and sharp. Star 8 is ½ mm. from cap. Date is 7 mm. and 83 is closer than 18 or 35. Knob of 5 is partially flat and a vertical line connects same to upright. Upper lip is thick and has a sharp unnatural curl. Mouth slightly open.
Reverse Description
5 recut, top of I in scroll imperfect REV. A. A1B, 2LH, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and well centered. The small 5 has a broad curved and recut top, is higher than 0 and tipped more sharply to left. A-A is ¾ mm. Left side of T and right side of I in line. A small center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Line 3 of stripe 5 to crossbar 2. Upper right serif of I in PLURIBUS is missing. This is reverse U of 1834 carried over to 1835. (65,65,64,64,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194026
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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:
1835
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,352,006
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39927
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Coin Value History
1835 50c O-101 MS
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1835 50c O-101 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,500 | $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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$183
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$209
1835 50C O-101, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 5,352,006....
$201
1835 50C O-101, R.1, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 25, 47 finer (11/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid ...
$149
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1)....
$1,200
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$900
1835 50C O-101, R.1, AU55 NGC. Mintage 5,352,006....
$348
1835 50C O-101, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/21)....
$241
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$5,280
1835 50C O-101, R.1, AU53 ANACS. From The Founding Fathers Collection of Bust Halves. ...
$504
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-1. VF-30 (PCGS).
$132
1835 50C O-101, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/3). NGC Census: (5/7). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$705
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS63 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,704
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-101. Rarity-1. Mint State-65+ (PCGS).
$14,100
1835 50C O-101, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 40, 32 finer (10/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40....
$214
1835 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/23). NGC Census: (5/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$186
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$89
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$124
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/0). ...
$1,440
1835 50C O-101, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$1,140
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