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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
2 recut at curl OBV. 25. S1UH, S7LE-UHHb, S8LH, S13UH. Stars are large and usually well struck. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and high. The 2 has been recut at the upper curl. Most well preserved specimens show fine die lines above cap and around date.
Reverse Description
Center line of stripe 3 to crossbar 5 REV. AD. A1LH, A2UH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. A-A is less than ¼ mm. Left sides of T-I in line. Line 3 of stripe 1 extends to crossbar 4. Center line of stripe 3 to crossbar 5. (63,60,58,58,55) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194294
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-140a
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:
5
PCGS #:
39740
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-140a MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-140a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
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-140a, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 40, 5 finer (10/25). CDN: $208 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$390
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$750
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF35 Details. Mintage 5,493,400....
$252
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$468
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-140a. Rarity-5. Square Base 2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$384
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). VG8 . Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$216
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$204
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-140a. Rarity-5. Square Base 2. AU-50 (PCGS).
$2,291
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-140a, R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for problem-...
$212
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