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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
Small date with curled base 2 OBV. 3. S1UH, S7UE-TOC, S8LH, S13UE. Stars large and clear of milling. Date is 9 ½ mm. and low, with small curled base, curled top 2 and large 0.
Reverse Description
Base of D much lower than base of E REV. C. A1B, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. Narrow A's with small serifs at base. Most early specimens show that a second T in STATES has been punched over a first attempt that was 1 mm. too low. (63,63,62,62,62) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194234
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
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:
Curl Base 2, Small Date
Variety 2:
O-103
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
751,122
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39563
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1820 50c Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103 MS
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1820 50c Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $30,000 | $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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$5,002
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$15,250
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $384 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 751,122. ...
$537
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$537
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 751,122....
$312
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (5/17). Mintage 751,122....
$372
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$1,320
50C 1820 O-103. CURL 2, SMALL DATE. PCGS MS63 CAC
$17,038
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Curl Base 2, Small Date. MS-62+ (NGC).
$3,840
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population: (1/8)...
$264
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date,O-103, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/10). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 751,122. Fro...
$764
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date,O-103, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/10). NGC Census: (0/20). Mintage: 751,122. ...
$188
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Curl Base 2, Small Date. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,653
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date, O-103, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$6,600
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Die State 103.1. Curl Base 2, Small Date. MS-65 (NGC).
$18,000
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$537
1820 50C Curl Base 2, Small Date,O-103, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (1/9). Mintage: 751,122. ...
$376
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$384
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$1,320
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