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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
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
193754
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1808
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
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:
O-107a
Coin Date:
1808
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,368,600
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39371
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Coin Value History
1808 50c O-107a MS
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1808 50c O-107a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Peterson. Designated as O-107 by PCGS, but the coin is the O-107a die state with a cra...
$390
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, AU50 NGC....
$1,080
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, MS63+ PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $2,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$3,136
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$312
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$18,000
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,200
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population: (1/4). XF45. ...
$840
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (1/17). ...
$84
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/12). ...
$264
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, XF40 ANACS. From The Founding Fathers Collection of Bust Halves. ...
$576
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (2/4). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$1,560
1808 50C O-107a, R.3, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$5,520
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,360
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (2/12). VF25. ...
$324
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$30,550
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (2/7). ...
$793
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (4/8). XF40. ...
$324
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/4). PCGS Population: (1/3). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS A...
$999
1808 50C O-107a, R.2, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,410
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $60 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
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