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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 6-7 and 12-13 close together OBV. 23. S1B, S7UE-TOC, S8LH, S13UH. Star 1 is ¾ mm. Dr. Date is 8 ½ mm. Inner points of stars 6-7 and 12-13 closer together than others. Die lines in field above cap. Some believe the mark at the edge below 8 is the top of a number.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 2 mm. and low, A-A is ¼ mm REV. AB. A1LH, A2B, A3UE. 50 C. is 2 mm. and low. A-A is ¼ mm. Arrowheads separated. Several lines of stripes extend to crossbars 2 and 3. UN nearly touch at top. I is centered below the right side of T. Left outline of shield is three separate lines. Lines of stripe 6 extend below feathers. (See O.147) (66,65,64,64,63,) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194289
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-136
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 #:
39735
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-136 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-136 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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$238
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$244
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$1,200
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$750
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/14). NGC Census: (0/9). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$288
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, Low R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$252
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, Low R.4, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (3/1). AU58. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$1,080
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-136. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$70
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/6). NGC Census: (1/6). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$900
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,998
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/0+). AU55. Mint...
$480
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/3). NGC Census: (2/4). Mintage: 5,493,400. ...
$646
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-136, R.4, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population (1/2). Mintage: 5,493,400. From The Sk...
$588
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