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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
S7UE-JCHb, S13C, square chin OBV. 12. S1LE, S7UE-JCHb, S8UE, S13C. Stars are close to milling. S13 is ¼ mm. C. Date is 8 mm. Mouth slightly open. Chin appears to be retooled to square rather than rounded appearance.
Reverse Description
A3C, 5 recut at top REV. E. A1LH, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ¼ mm. I is centered under right side of T. Top of 5 is recut. Rusting of die has caused lumps around ES O, under A3, and on field under head. These lumps are visible on higher grade specimens. (See O.105) (64,63,63,60,60) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194264
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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:
Square Base 2
Variety 2:
O-116
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39711
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-116 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-116 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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]
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
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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: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
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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
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 53, 7 finer (10/25). CDN: $363 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$488
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, AU50 NGC....
$504
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/10). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $228 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$360
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, VF35 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/20). NGC Census: (1/2). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$204
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$180
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116. Square Base 2. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$60
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/20). NGC Census: (0/3). VF30. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$180
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (1/1). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$408
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/9). NGC Census: (0/2). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. Fr...
$336
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/14). NGC Census: (1/2). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$384
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116. Rarity-4+. Square Base 2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$840
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$240
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/2). PCGS Population: (6/6). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400....
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/13). NGC Census: (1/2). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$216
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/2). XF40. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$204
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/5). NGC Census: (0/2). Mintage 5,493,400. Fr...
$376
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