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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6184
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
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
PCGS #:
6144
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1827 50c Square Base 2 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,000 | $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 – $78,000
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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: $58 – $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 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$317
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. Rarity-1. Square Base 2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$512
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, XF45 NGC. Ex: VaultBox. NGC Census: 2 in 45, 8 finer (8/26). CDN: $288 Whsle. Bid f...
$317
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-121. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$9,150
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-114, R.3, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,840
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. VF-35 (PCGS).
$244
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-117, R.3, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$124
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120, R.5 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$378
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-110, Low R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$119
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-130. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$342
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-133, R.4, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $396 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$537
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-117a, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $924 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$1,007
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-137, Low R.6, VG10 PCGS. ...
$2,379
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-145, R.5, AU55 PCGS. ...
$4,880
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-148, R.6, Fair 2 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,904
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-116a, High R.5, MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-112a, High R.4, MS62 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: 1 in 62, 1 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,380 Whsle...
$1,464
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 5,493,400....
$159
1827 50C Capped Bust Half Dollar, Square Base 2, O-128, R.4 -- Struck 10% Off Center -- VG8 NGC. Dusky iron-gray patina is ...
$2,640
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-126, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$3,360
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