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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 open slightly, curl clear of headband OBV. 11. S1UH, S7B-TOC, S8C, S13C. Stars large, close to milling and mostly flat. Stars 1 and 13 are each a close ½ mm. from drapery and curl. Date is 8 ¾ mm.
Reverse Description
S unfinished, A-A nearly touch REV. P. A1LE, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A nearly touch. Right side of T, left side of I in line. Center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. Letters in legend large, UNITED STATES close to edge. Line 1 of stripe 5 extends to crossbar 3. (66,65,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193973
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
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-117a
Coin Date:
1826
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39690
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Coin Value History
1826 50c O-117a MS
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1826 50c O-117a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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: $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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Worth: $43 – $34,800
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 50, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $280.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mint...
$317
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, AU55 NGC....
$690
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 4,000,000....
$2,400
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (0/7). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintag...
$111
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/7). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$132
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, MS62 NGC. ...
$900
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,146
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, Extremely Fine 7.5 NGCX. Vault Box - Series 7. Mintage 4,000,000....
$288
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (2/3). Mintage: 4,000,000. From The Skidaway Island ...
$540
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,160
1826 50C O-117a, R.2, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,350
1826 50C O-117a, R.3, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (0/6). AU50. Mintage 4,000,000. From The Fo...
$420
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