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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
First 1 very high and out of line OBV. 4. S1LE, S7UH-CHb, S8UE, S13C. S13 a close ¼ mm. C. Date is 7 ¼ mm. First 1 is wider, higher and out of line with 831. Both ones have normal, well formed serifs. Light defect lines from end of bust and above cap have been visible on all well preserved specimens noted, they may show only in part or not at all on worn coins.
Reverse Description
REV. E. A1UE, A2UH, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. with tall figures that all slant to the left. A-A is ¾ mm. I is centered under left side of T. First 2 lines of stripe 1 penetrate to crossbar 4 and most other lines to crossbar 3. (65,65,65,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193992
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
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:
O-106
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,873,660
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39842
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-106 MS
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1831 50c O-106 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $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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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: $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
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU50 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 50, 13 finer (10/25). CDN: $280.50 Whsle. B...
$342
1831 50C O-106, R.3, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 30, 22 finer (11/25). CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid ...
$149
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS62 PCGS....
$1,200
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS65 NGC....
$9,600
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/4). NGC Census: (4/7). CDN: $412.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$360
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS63. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$2,040
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$180
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/11). PCGS Population: (2/9). AU53. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$252
1831 50C O-106, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (2/21). PCGS Population: (0/17). VF35. Mintage 5,873,660. From The S. R. Colle...
$90
1831 50C O-106, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (3/18). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$213
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (0/1). CDN: $1,155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage...
$1,140
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/4). NGC Census: (4/7). AU55. Mintage 5,873,660. From The Founding...
$528
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,680
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS).
$180
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/11). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 5,873,660. From The Skidaway Island ...
$282
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-3. VF-35 (NGC).
$100
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-3. EF-45 (NGC).
$153
1831 50C O-106, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/4). NGC Census: (4/7). AU55. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$324
1831 50C O-106, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,411
1831 50C O-106, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (0/18). Mintage: 5,873,660. ...
$129
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