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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. 17. S1UH, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. S1 slightly over ½ mm. Dr. S8 is ¾ mm. from cap. S13 is ½ mm. C. Mouth slightly open. Date is 8 mm. and a broad 1 with slender serifs to left. Light milling and stars drawn to edge. See O.135
Reverse Description
Center line of stripe 4 extends below shield REV. T. A1UH, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A is ¼ mm. Center line of stripe 4 extends below shield to feather. Right sides of T-I in line. Light milling and letters drawn to edge. (64,63,62,58,58) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
226357
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-124a
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
PCGS #:
39723
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-124a MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-124a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$13,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $11,000 | $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 |
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: $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
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $34,800
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, MS62 PCGS....
$9,000
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, -- Obverse Planchet Flaw -- VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15 and 0/0+). NGC Cens...
$432
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/9). NGC Census: (1/4). VF35. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$960
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/15). NGC Census: (0/7). Fine 15. Mintage 5...
$660
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (1/0). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$840
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, MS62 PCGS. ...
$16,200
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/1 and 0/0+). VF35. Min...
$810
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (0/3). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$552
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, R.5, XF45 NGC. ...
$1,880
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-124a, High R.5, VF35 PCGS. ...
$2,115
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