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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
Stars OBV. 6-s2. Same as 6 except stars are usually drawn to edge.
Reverse Description
Arrow feather extends left REV. H. AIC, A2UH, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and well centered. A-A is ½ mm. STA and E in STATES recut, it was first started well to the left of the final cutting. Top of 5 also recut. Tip of upper arrow feather extends to the left. A2 and A3 are filled at top. This is same reverse as 1828 Rev. Q. (66,65,65,65,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194346
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-111
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39793
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Coin Value History
1829 50c Small Letters, O-111 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-111 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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$561
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.3, XF45 NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$317
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$171
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$660
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$120
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: (2/2). AU58. Mintage 3,712,156. Fro...
$504
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population: (1/7). AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. Fro...
$252
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/13). VF20. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$94
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,935
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.2, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$4,935
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/7). Mintage: 3,712,156. ...
$176
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$336
1829 50C Small Letters, O-111, R.3, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$504
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$1,020
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$216
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$1,140
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