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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
Stars OBV. 13-s2. S1C, S7C-TOC, S8LE, S13B. Stars 1 and 7 are usually very flat. Inner points of stars 8 and 9 are closer than others. Date is 9 mm. 26 is higher than 18, with a 2 that is very short, in fact mostly curl except in this die marriage, the few specimens seen exhibit better struck stars on the left, especially stars 1 and 7.
Reverse Description
AMERI all very close and even at bases REV. R. A1LH, A2C, A3UH. 50 C. is 2 mm. and well centered. A-A ¼ mm. Arrowheads flat, close and connected by small defects. Right sides of D-E and left sides of T-I are in line. (67,65,65,65,64) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193978
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-120a
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:
4-
PCGS #:
39695
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Coin Value History
1826 50c O-120a MS
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1826 50c O-120a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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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$366
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, MS61 NGC....
$1,200
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/11). NGC Census: (0/12). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$264
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,000
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/7). PCGS Population: (0/5). AU53. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$288
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$1,680
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/6). NGC Census: (2/10). CDN: $228 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mi...
$336
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,645
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/12). XF40. Mintage 4,000,000. From The S. R. ...
$132
1826 50C O-120a, R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,702
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,762
1826 50C O-120a, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (2/10). XF45. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$228
1826 50C O-120a, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,880
1826 50C O-120a, R.4, XF45 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/10). PCGS Population (2/5). Mintage: 4,0...
$212
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