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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-103 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$21.94
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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-103 MS
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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

Curled 2 and large 8's with slender lines

OBV. 2. S1LH, S7UE-JCHb, S8LE, S13UE, S12LE. Stars are large, star 13 is ¼ mm. from curl. Date is 9 mm. and a shade high. The large 8's look smaller than Obverse 1 because of thinner lines. 2 has large open curl.

Reverse Description

First line of stripes 1-2-3 extend to crossbar 2

REV. C. A1LE, A2LH, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. A-A is ½ mm. Right side of T and left side of I in line. Bottom of stripe at center of shield is defective. This same die was used in 1827, see reverse J. Top of 5 recut. (65,64,64,63,63) R.2

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194307
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1828
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: Curl Base 2, No Knob
Variety 2: O-103
Coin Date: 1828
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 3,075,200
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1807-1836
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 39756
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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-103 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$21.94
GSID:194307 PCGS:39756 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-103 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $14,000 $1,234
MS65 - $12,000 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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