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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
OBV. 12
Reverse Description
AM nearly touch at base REV. M. A1UH, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high, with large well formed 5 that is higher than 0 and large C. Arrowheads all separated. A-A is ½ mm. AM nearly touch at base and serif of M is higher than that of A. Left sides of T-I in line. Line 2 of stripe 1 to crossbar 2. (63,63,63,62,62) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194329
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:
Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters
Variety 2:
O-121
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:
4
PCGS #:
39776
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Coin Value History
1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121 MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $29,000 | $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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1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (100/490)....
$384
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121a, R.4, AU53 NGC....
$432
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (1/9). CDN: $15...
$159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (2/1). AU55. ...
$552
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/6). XF40. ...
$138
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (2/4). XF45. ...
$221
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/7). ...
$99
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/6). ...
$200
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/453). NGC Census: (0/5). CDN: ...
$312
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, AU55 NGC. ...
$540
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (1/5). AU50....
$252
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-121, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (1/4). CDN: $300...
$306
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