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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. 2. S1B, S7LH-UHHb, S8B, S13UE. Stars are small and clear of milling. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and a bit low. Unlike obverse 1 the 5 has a narrow and nearly straight top. 83 is closer than 18 or 35. The forecurl and headband curve away from each other leaving a definite oval between. There is a flat spot in the milling opposite end of bust, with little or no separation of the segments.
Reverse Description
Vertical tine at right corner of shield REV. C. A1LH, A2C, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 mm., 5 is higher than 0, has a well curved top and is tipped sharply to left. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I are in line. A is higher than M and leans to left. ER wide spaced and out of line. Line 2 of stripe 3 solid to crossbar 2. Right corner of shield extends upward. E centered under left side of D. This is reverse T of 1834 carried over to 1835. (63,63,62,62,60) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194029
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-104
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:
4-
PCGS #:
39930
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Coin Value History
1835 50c O-104 MS
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1835 50c O-104 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $26,000 | $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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$79
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 45, 10 finer (10/25). CDN: $228 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$245
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, AU50 NGC....
$900
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (3/4). CDN: $480 Whsle. B...
$870
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/7 and 0/0+). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for N...
$264
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Link. Mintage 5,352,006....
$1,440
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (4/0). CDN: $744 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$1,440
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. Rarity-3. VF-25 (PCGS).
$80
1835 50C O-104, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15). NGC Census: (1/15). VF20. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$74
1835 50C O-104, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$3,878
1835 50C O-104, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/9). NGC Census: (1/12). Mintage: 5,352,006. ...
$112
1835 50C O-104, R.3, XF40 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (3/9). PCGS Population (0/8). Mintage: 5...
$129
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/10). NGC Census: (1/8). CDN: $228 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Min...
$264
1835 50C O-104, Low R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/8). AU50. Mintage 5,352,006. From The Foun...
$432
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$408
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$1,320
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$156
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$174
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