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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
OBV. 1. S1LH, S7UH-UHHb, S8B, S13B. Star 13 is ½ mm. from curl. Date is 8 mm. Center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
ME joined by die defect line REV. B. A1LE, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and fairly well centered. A-A is ½ mm. ME joined at top and there are small lumps in field below I in UNITED. Stands of E and I centered under left sides of D and T. This is same reverse used in 1820, O.106. (65,64,63,63,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193865
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
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-102
Coin Date:
1821
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,305,797
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39577
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1821 50c O-102 MS
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1821 50c O-102 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$53,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $44,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1821 50C O-102, R.3, Extremely Fine 7 NGCX. Vault Box - Series 7. Mintage 1,305,797....
$444
1821 50C O-102, R.3, AU53 NGC....
$540
1821 50C O-102, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Meyer Collection. CAC Population: (0/0). Mintage 1,305,797....
$2,040
1821 50C O-102, R.3, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/15). PCGS Population: (2/13). CDN: $147 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage...
$159
1821 50C O-102, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (0/17). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$79
1821 50C O-102, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (2/12). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$192
1821 50C O-102, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (2/14). PCGS Population: (1/10). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$63
1821 50C O-102, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$2,232
1821 50C O-102, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 1,305,797. From The Rev. Dr. James G....
$676
1821 50C O-102, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$2,849
1821 50C O-102, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$504
1821 50C O-102, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (2/1). CDN: $997.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$900
1821 50C O-102, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/14 and 0/0+). CDN: $147 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$159
1821 50C O-102, R.2, VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population (1/8). Mintage: 1,305,797. ...
$129
1821 50C O-102, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 1,305,797. From The Skidaway Island C...
$764
1821 50C O-102, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3). NGC Census: (3/7). AU53. Mintage 1,305,797. From The Founding...
$780
1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-2. AU-53 (PCGS).
$660
1821 50C O-102, R.2, AU53 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (4/7). PCGS Population: (3/3). AU53. Mintage 1,305,...
$456
1821 50C O-102, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/5). PCGS Population (2/3). Mintage: 1,305,797. ...
$505
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