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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
Star 11 sharply recut at 3 upper points OBV. 6. S1UH, S7UE-UHHb, S8LE, S13LE. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and evenly spaced, 83 being just a shade closer than 18 or 35, each of the latter are spaced 1 mm. at top half. A fine die crack circles from near star 5 to star 10. Another die crack at base of date.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 1 mm., I in UNITED recut REV. F. A1B, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. a scant 1 mm. and a bit low. 5 has a short straight top and loop is nearly closed. A-A is ¾ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Center dot on lower side of crossbar 4. Left side of I in UNITED is recut. Short vertical rays are usually visible from rim near 50 C. and lower olive leaves. E centered under left of D. Line 1 of stripe 3 below shield center line of stripe 2 solid to crossbar 2. (66,64,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194033
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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-108
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,352,006
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39934
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1835-50c-overton-o-108-bust-half-dollar/gsid/194033 GSID: 194033 Title: 1835 50c O-108 MS
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Coin Value History
1835 50c O-108 MS
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1835 50c O-108 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 – $84,000
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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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1835 50C O-108, R.3, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 5 in 30, 22 finer (11/25). CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid ...
$149
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$576
1835 50C O-108, R.3, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). Mintage 5,352,006....
$750
1835 50C O-108, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (3/23). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$198
1835 50C O-108, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (5/18). CDN: $209 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$288
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-3. MS-66 (PCGS).
$22,800
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/8). NGC Census: (2/17). AU50. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$288
1835 50C O-108, R.3, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (0/3). MS61. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$780
1835 50C O-108, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (3/14). PCGS Population: (0/7). Mintage 5,352,006....
$153
1835 50C O-108, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-108. Rarity-3. Mint State-65+ (PCGS).
$15,275
1835 50C O-108, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,585
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-3. VF-30 (PCGS).
$75
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (4/8). AU55. Mintage 5,352,006. From The Founding...
$480
1835 50C O-108, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,115
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population: (3/3). CDN: $682 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5...
$600
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-3. EF-40 (NGC).
$206
1835 50C O-108, R.3, -- Corroded -- ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (5/19). PCGS Population: (3/11). XF45. Mintage 5,352,0...
$99
1835 50C O-108, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/15). PCGS Population (3/5). Mintage: 5,352,006. From The Skidaway Island ...
$306
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