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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:
194118
Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Designer:
Robert Scot
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1806
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:
Pointed 6, Stem
Variety 2:
O-120a
Coin Date:
1806
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
839,576
Coinage Type:
Draped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1801-1807
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39326
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Coin Value History
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a MS
Value By Grade
1806 50c Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, AU50 ANACS. Tompkins Die State 2/5 with a large die break within the shield. H...
$1,980
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, XF40 PCGS. Tompkins Die State 2/5 with a die break on the shield. PCGS Populat...
$1,440
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, VF35 PCGS. CAC....
$1,800
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, MS63 PCGS....
$9,066
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$2,220
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,560
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS Secure. EX: 30th Anniversary. PCGS Population: (3/12 and 0/0+). N...
$408
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, AU58 PCGS Secure. ...
$6,462
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (0/7). From The Hamilton...
$517
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/10). PCGS Population (0/7). ...
$705
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, EDS, O-120a, T-28, R.4, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/12). NGC Census: (1/18)....
$294
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (0/12). ...
$200
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/5). NGC Census: (2/10). ...
$544
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (2/7). CDN: $1,620 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,201
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/10). VF35. ...
$750
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, AU55 NGC. ...
$2,640
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (2/18). Fine 12. ...
$408
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU58 PCGS. ...
$9,775
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem, O-120a, T-28, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem AU55 NGC. ...
$3,450
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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