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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:
6131
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:
Small 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 #:
6067
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Coin Value History
1803 50c Small 3 MS
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1803 50c Small 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$270,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $225,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$1,740
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (22/280). Mintage 188,234....
$750
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, XF40 PCGS....
$2,640
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/20 and 0/0+)....
$1,260
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/43 and 0/2+)....
$2,280
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$57,600
1803 50c PCGS/CAC F15 (Small 3)
$1,253
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU50 NGC. ...
$3,240
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU53 ANACS. ...
$3,360
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (7/23). PCGS Population: (1/12). VF30. ...
$1,320
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$19,200
1803 50c PCGS VG-10 (Small 3)
$480
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$9,600
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, VF25 PCGS. ...
$1,020
$27,025
$690
1803 50C Small 3--Scratched--ANACS. Unc. Details, Net AU53. O-104, R.3. A lovely coin with deep orange and amber peripheral...
$5,462
1803 50C Small 3--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8....
$253
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars, O-104, T-4, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (4/10). XF45. ...
$2,640
1803 50C Small 3, Large Reverse Stars Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/111 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $55...
$660
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
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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