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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
18 sharply higher than 22 OBV. 6. S1LH, S7UH-JCHb, S8LE, S13UH. Stars 1 and 13 each ¾ mm. from drapery and curl. Date is 8 mm. 18 is clearly higher than 22 and the last 2 is heavier and more bold throughout than first 2. Very early die state shows 6 die lines below star 13 at milling.
Reverse Description
Center dot on crossbar 4 REV. E. A1B, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ¼ mm. Right sides of T-I are in line. Line 2 of stripe 5 and line 1 of stripe 6 extend to the third crossbar. (66,65,65,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193882
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1822
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
Variety:
O-106a
Coin Date:
1822
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,559,573
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39592
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Coin Value History
1822 50c O-106a MS
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1822 50c O-106a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$63,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $38,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $90 – $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: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $34,800
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1822 50C O-106a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 55, 3 finer (10/25). CDN: $630 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$1,220
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). Mintage 1,559,573....
$180
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $262.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mint...
$264
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (1/13). Mintage 1,559,573. ...
$84
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$900
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, VF25 NGC. EX: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (0/13). Mintage 1,55...
$168
1822 50C O-106a XF40 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 1,559,...
$258
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$1,140
1822 50C O-106a VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/7). NGC Census: (0/7). Mintage: 1,559,573. ...
$282
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (0/8). Mintage 1,559,573. ...
$204
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/11). Mintage 1,559,573. ...
$89
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,880
1822 50C O-106a VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (0/6). Mintage: 1,559,573. ...
$182
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$3,525
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/10). PCGS Population: (1/13). Mintage 1,559,573. ...
$69
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$5,052
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$3,995
1822 50C O-106a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,141
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