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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
S1 only ½ mm. from drapery OBV. 17. S1UH, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. Stars large and close to the narrow milling. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 8 mm. and medium high. Late die states show little milling and all stars and numbers in date are drawn to edge. See O.124
Reverse Description
Crossbar 2 extends left of shield REV. AA. A1LH, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 mm. and well centered. A-A is ½ mm. A in STATES is slightly higher at base than first T, but well below the second T. Left side of I is centered under T. In late states show light milling and all letters drawn to edge. (64,63,63,63,62) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194288
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-135
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:
3
PCGS #:
39734
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-135 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-135 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$39,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $16,500 | $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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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $90 – $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
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
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU58 NGC....
$750
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/2). Mintage 5,493,400....
$504
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/14). NGC Census: (6/22). CDN: $209 Whsle. Bid for N...
$288
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (3/28). CDN: $176 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$154
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$2,640
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$204
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (1/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3/2 and 0/0+). MS62....
$1,260
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,040
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/11). PCGS Population: (2/5). AU55. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$336
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/15). NGC Census: (0/28). VF35. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$126
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (4/8). PCGS Population: (3/2). CDN: $605 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$870
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/15). PCGS Population: (1/7). AU53. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$252
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-135. Rarity-3. Square Base 2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/25). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$212
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/7). NGC Census: (4/16). AU50. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$264
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,170
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-135. Rarity-3. Square Base 2. AU-55 (NGC).
$439
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-135, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/15). NGC Census: (0/28). VF35. Mintage 5,493,400. From...
$89
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-135. Rarity-3. Square Base 2. AU-58 (NGC).
$1,020
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