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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
Milling, stars OBV. 24-s2. Same as 24 except usually there is only light partial milling and stars are flat and drawn to edge.
Reverse Description
Jointed I, E in STATES recut REV. V. A1B, A2UH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. A-A is slightly less than ½ mm. Jointed I in PLURIBUS. E in STATES distinctly recut at top. (See O.128) (65,63,63,62,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194292
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-139
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 #:
39738
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-139 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: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-139. Rarity-4-. Square Base 2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$336
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 50, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $336.60 Whsle. Bid for ...
$512
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). Mintage 5,493,400....
$360
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU58+ PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (0/1 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (1/1 and 0/0+). ...
$1,440
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16). NGC Census: (0/11). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$139
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (4/1). NGC Census: (2/2). CDN...
$576
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). Mintage 5,493,400....
$222
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU50 NGC....
$552
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 5,493,400. From The Founding Fathers Collection of Bust ...
$552
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-139. Rarity-4-. Square Base 2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$240
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (2/7). Mintage: 5,493,400. From The Sk...
$517
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (0/4). Mintage 5,493,400. From...
$505
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (4/5). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. Fr...
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (4/5). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-139, R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population (1/9). Mintage: 5,493,400. ...
$188
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