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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
Mouth clearly open OBV. 9. S1LE, S7UH-TOC, S8LE, S13C, S4B, S12UE. S8 nearly ¾ mm. from cap and S13 very close to curl. Stars are usually flat with rather blunt points. Date a close 7 mm. with blunt ones and a three that is heavy and boldly curved. Two pair of segments in milling below end of bust are joined like Siamese twins. This obverse is similar to obverse 6 but definitely different. On Obv. 6, stars 4 and 12 are LH and LE. Small die defect causes a lump above clasp and right of curl. (see O.113)
Reverse Description
Line 2 of stripe 3 extends below shield REV. A. A1UH, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ½ mm. Left side of T in line with right side of I. Center line of stripe 3 extends distinctly well below point of shield and lower crossbar extends well left of shield. Letters of legend are usually drawn to edge. (see O.101) (64,62,62,62,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194002
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
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-115
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,873,660
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39852
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1831 50c O-115 MS
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1831 50c O-115 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
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1831 50C O-115, R.4, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$165
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 62, 2 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$1,342
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU58 PCGS....
$810
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9 and 0/0+). Mintage 5,873,660....
$552
1831 50C O-115, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/22). NGC Census: (0/11). CDN: $98.40.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mint...
$99
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU50 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (2/9). AU50. Mintage 5,8...
$264
1831 50C O-115, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/11). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$192
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,762
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/4). PCGS Population (1/3). Mintage: 5,873,660. From The Skidaway Island C...
$423
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS62 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (1/1). MS62. Mintage 5,873,660....
$990
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (2/2). AU58. Mintage 5,873,660. From The Founding...
$660
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-4. AU-53 (PCGS).
$384
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population: (2/9). AU50. Mintage 5,873,660. From The S. R. Colle...
$240
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$990
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (1/8). AU53. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$432
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (1/9). AU50. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$300
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (1/9). AU50. Mintage 5,873,660....
$264
1831 50C O-115, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$1,528
1831 50C O-115, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (1/9). Mintage: 5,873,660. ...
$423
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