The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
OBV. 1.
Reverse Description
Left base of A2 embedded in wing feathers REV. B. A1B, A2UE, A3C. 5 berries, 12 arrows, left base of A2 embedded in wing feathers. (64,58,55,53,53) R.4 61
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193713
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-102
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:
4
PCGS #:
39268
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Coin Value History
1801 50c O-102 MS
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1801 50c O-102 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$522,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $435,500 | $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 |
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (9/96). Mintage 30,289....
$1,800
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, VF30 ANACS....
$3,600
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (43/184). NGC Census: (14/71). CDN: $1,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$4,080
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/12 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,140 Whsle. Bi...
$1,320
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, MS64 NGC. CAC....
$420,000
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, XF45 PCGS. ...
$7,500
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, VF25 PCGS. ...
$2,520
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/14 and 0/0+). AG3 . ...
$900
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$3,720
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/10 and 0/0+). Fine 12. F...
$2,100
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, AU53 PCGS. ...
$15,000
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, AU58+ NGC. ...
$25,200
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $1,740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$2,040
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$3,290
1801 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 15 Details. ...
$2,300
1801 50C O-102, T-1, R.4, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Benson. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/10). VF25. From The Founding ...
$7,200
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1801 50C O-102, High R.4, Fine 12 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,468
1801 50C O-102, T-1, High R.4, AU58+ NGC. ...
$26,400
Draped Bust Half Dollar 50c Small Eagle, 1796-1797 MS [Type]
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
1796 50c 15 Stars MS
Worth: $24,000 – $650,000
1796 50c 15 Stars, Special Strike SP
Worth: $650,000 – $750,000
1796 50c 16 Stars MS
Worth: $24,000 – $1,800,000
1797 50c MS
Worth: $24,000 – $2,000,000
Draped Bust 50c Heraldic Eagle, 1801-1807 MS [Type]
Worth: $120 – $150,000
1801 50c MS
Worth: $600 – $396,000
1802 50c MS
Worth: $850 – $136,800
1803 50c Large 3 MS
Worth: $220 – $175,000
1803 50c Small 3 MS
Worth: $210 – $225,600
1805/4 50c MS
Worth: $240 – $156,000
1805 50c MS
Worth: $220 – $50,000
1806/5 50c Large Stars MS
Worth: $220 – $222,000
1806 50c Knob 6, Small Stars MS
Worth: $160 – $48,000
1806 50c Knob 6, No Stem MS
Worth: $36,000 – $126,000
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