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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, S13 very close OBV. 2. S1LH, S7LE-CHb, S8UE, S13C. Also S2UH, S5LH. Date is 8 mm. Mouth is distinctly open. S13 less than ¼ mm. from curl. Light die lines from milling opposite and below end of bust are visible on most specimens. (See O.104)
Reverse Description
REV. Z. A1LE, A2LE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high. A-A is ¾ mm. Left side of I centered under T. About half of the stripe lines extend to second crossbar. A die defect line 1 ½ mm. long extends upward from right eagles claw at shield. Die defect line and light die lines on obverse removed by lapping of dies apparently after clashing on late die states. (63,63,62,62,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194287
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-134
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 #:
39733
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-134 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-134 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 |
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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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
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 40, 16 finer (5/26). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$317
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $288 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$415
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, MS62 NGC....
$1,680
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, AU58 CACG. Mintage 5,493,400....
$1,020
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Peterson. PCGS Population: (4/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/7 and...
$604
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/28). NGC Census: (0/17). Fine 12. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$63
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (1/11). AU50. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$384
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/15). PCGS Population (4/15). Mintage: 5,493,400. ...
$129
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/15). Mintage 5,493,400....
$228
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-134. Rarity-4-. Square Base 2. EF-45 (NGC).
$312
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (2/0). CDN...
$2,160
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, Low R.4, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (1/3). AU58. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$1,080
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-134. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$132
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-134. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$264
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/10). NGC Census: (2/12). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$300
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-134, R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population (3/8). Mintage: 5,493,400. From The S...
$206
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