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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
Large close date OBV. 1. S1UE, S7UE, S8LE, S13UE. Large stars and 1 and 13 are close to curl and bust.
Reverse Description
A2 does not touch wing feathers REV. A. A1LE, A2C, A3B. A2 close to wing but does not touch. 5 berries, 13 arrows. Numerous die defect lumps including a large one between ER, another joins three segments of milling below the arrow shafts. Others at arrow points, left base of N, above arrow points and below left wing. Many smaller ones, apparently from a rusted and pitted die. Clash lines in clouds, at OF, below right wing on most specimens. (63,63,62,62,60) R.3 60
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193712
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1801
Reverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR A HALF DOLLAR)
Variety:
O-101
Coin Date:
1801
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
30,289
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39267
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Coin Value History
1801 50c O-101 MS
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1801 50c O-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$475,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $396,000 | $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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$13,200
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$3,720
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$13,200
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$4,800
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$1,920
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$4,320
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.3, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16). NGC Census: (3/19). VG8 . ...
$1,320
1801 50C O-101, T-2, R.3, AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/21). PCGS Population: (1/17). From The Merrill Collection. ...
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1801 50C O-101, R.3, MS62 NGC. ...
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$552
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