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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
Stars 4 and 8 each have a recut point, 3 seems to tip right OBV. 3. S1UE, S7LE-CHb, S8LE, S13UH. Stars mostly flat, S8 is ¾ mm. from cap. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and this obverse is easy to recognize because 3 is straight up and even seems to lean a little to right. Whereas 3 in most 1835's leans more or less to left. 5 has a straight top and loop is nearly closed.
Reverse Description
Diagonal defect ridges between stripes REV. D. A1C, A2C, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A is slightly over 1 mm. Stand of E is centered under left side of D. The ridge defects between stripes are entirely different than the diagonal lines on reverse B. I entirely left of T. Line 3 of stripe 4 solid below shield. Second T in STATES above A and E at base. (65,64,64,64,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194030
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-105
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:
2
PCGS #:
39931
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Coin Value History
1835 50c O-105 MS
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1835 50c O-105 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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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1835 50C O-105, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$403
1835 50C O-105, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 20, 27 finer (11/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage...
$119
1835 50C O-105, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$134
1835 50C O-105, R.2, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 40, 20 finer (11/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid ...
$201
1835 50C O-105, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 45, 16 finer (11/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid ...
$238
1835 50C O-105, R.2, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 3, 1879 finer (11/25). CDN: $38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage ...
$104
1835 50C O-105, R.2, AU55 NGC. Mintage 5,352,006....
$456
1835 50C O-105, R.2, MS62 NGC....
$1,020
1835 50C O-105, R.2, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$271
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-2. Die State 105.2. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,050
1835 50C O-105, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/18). PCGS Population: (1/22). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage...
$91
1835 50C O-105, R.2, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (0/0). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$1,560
1835 50C O-105, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$8,400
1835 50C O-105, R.1, MS63 PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$1,200
1835 50C O-105, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$228
1835 50C O-105, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/21). Mintage 5,352,006....
$139
1835 50C O-105, R.2, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$149
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105. Rarity-2. EF-45 (ANACS). OH.
$264
1835 50C O-105, R.2, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$506
1835 50C O-105, R.2, MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 5,352,006....
$1,500
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