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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
Upper forecurl 3 coarse lines OBV. 13. S1UE, S7LE-JCHb, S8B, S13UH. Star 13 nearly touches lower curve of curl. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and rather low. Mouth is open. The upper forecurl consists of 3 coarse strands of hair, the inner strand curving onto the headband, is distinct on choice specimens.
Reverse Description
Small line left center of scroll REV. O. A1UE, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and a shade low, with a well formed 5. A-A is ½ mm. A small center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. RI and CA nearly touch. Left sides of T-I in line. (65,64,64,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193945
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1825
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-116
Coin Date:
1825
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,900,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39663
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1825-50c-overton-o-116-bust-half-dollar/gsid/193945 GSID: 193945 Title: 1825 50c O-116 MS
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Coin Value History
1825 50c O-116 MS
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1825 50c O-116 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,000 | $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
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $90 – $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
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $34,800
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$154
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$189
1825 50C O-116, R.2, MS64 NGC. The O-116 variety displays a tiny spur from the upper left scroll end on the reverse and the...
$2,500
1825 50C O-116, R.2, MS62 NGC....
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1825 50C O-116, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/21). NGC Census: (1/22). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintag...
$124
1825 50C O-116, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/8). PCGS Population: (1/5). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2...
$372
1825 50C O-116, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (3/5). AU58. Mintage 2,900,000. From The Founding...
$1,020
1825 50C O-116, R.3, MS66 PCGS. ...
$13,200
1825 50C O-116, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (4/14). AU50. Mintage 2,900,000. ...
$384
1825 50C O-116, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/5). NGC Census: (3/11). AU53. Mintage 2,900,000. ...
$288
1825 50C O-116, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,620
1825 50C O-116, R.3, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Mintage 2,900,000. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U....
$176
1825 50C O-116, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$881
1825 50C O-116, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,988
1825 50C O-116, R.3, XF40 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/18). PCGS Population (3/7). Mintage: ...
$352
1825 50C O-116, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/21). PCGS Population: (2/16). Mintage 2,900,000....
$99
1825 50C O-116, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,850
1825 50C O-116, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/9). PCGS Population (1/3). Mintage: 2,900,000. From The Skidaway Island C...
$435
1825 50C O-116, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/14). PCGS Population: (2/9). AU50. Mintage 2,900,000. ...
$288
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$360
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