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Obverse Description
Liberty is portrayed with a so-called "draped bust," facing right, with her hair tied back with a ribbon. She is flanked by stars on the left and right periphery with the word LIBERTY on top, and the date positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The centerpiece of the reverse is the so-called "heraldic eagle" with wings fully spread and emblazoned with a shield replacing the chest. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM hangs from the beak. The eagles right talon holds bundle of arrows and an olive branch in the right. Above the eagle's head are a group of stars and clouds with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top periphery. No denomination is mentioned.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6130
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1803
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 HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
Large 3
Coin Date:
1803
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
188,234
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6066
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Coin Value History
1803 50c Large 3 MS
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1803 50c Large 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$210,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $144,000 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, 12 Arrows, O-101, T-1, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $672 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$854
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS...
$3,416
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/27 and 0/1+)....
$1,440
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, 12 Arrows, O-101, T-1, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$5,280
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (2/3). N...
$1,380
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, O-102a, T-2, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1)....
$2,280
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, XF40 ANACS....
$1,680
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/46)....
$420
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, 12 Arrows, O-101, T-1, R.3, VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (11/312). PCGS Population: (29/705)...
$412
1803 50C Large 3 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (70/467). NGC Census: (21/230). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. M...
$930
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/72). PCGS Population: (2/36). CDN: $440...
$481
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/73). PCGS Population: (0/41). CDN: $320 ...
$336
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, 12 Arrows, O-101, T-1, R.3, MS62 PCGS....
$24,000
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$3,960
1803 50C Large 3, Small Reverse Stars, 12 Arrows, O-101, T-1, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$186,000
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.2, -- Graffiti -- ANACS. VG10 Details. ...
$288
50C 1803 LARGE 3. 12 ARROWS. PCGS MS63 CAC
$85,188
50C 1803 LARGE 3. SMALL REVERSE STARS. NGC MS61
$19,388
1803 50C Large 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-103, T-3, R.3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$5,520
1803 50C Large 3 Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/679). NGC Census: (0/281). Mintage 188,234. ...
$198
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 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
1806 50c 6 over Inverted 6 MS
Worth: $200 – $72,000
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