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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
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:
193731
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1805
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-111
Coin Date:
1805
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
211,722
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39285
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Coin Value History
1805 50c O-111 MS
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1805 50c O-111 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $53,000 | $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 |
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, Good 4 PCGS. Mintage 211,722....
$384
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/537). Mintage 211,722....
$870
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, VF35 PCGS....
$1,560
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$3,840
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/28). PCGS Population: (3/9). CDN: $1,056 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$1,080
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (10/6). XF45. ...
$2,040
1805 50C -- Cleaned, Mount Removed, Rim Filed, Tooled -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Overton 111....
$900
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, AU50 NGC. ...
$2,880
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$16,800
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/36). ...
$336
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (6/27). From The Merrill Collection. ...
$1,260
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (2/34). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free ...
$376
1805 50C O-111, R.2, AU55 NGC. ...
$4,935
1805 50C O-111, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/9). NGC Census: (0/32). ...
$382
1805 50C O-111, R.2 -- Improperly Cleaned, Plugged -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/4). ...
$200
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (24/255). Mintage 211,722....
$1,320
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6)....
$1,500
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$4,560
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, VF30 PCGS. ...
$780
1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.2, XF45+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,960
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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