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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. 11. S1UH, S7UH-JCHb, S8LE, S13LE. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and tall ones with full serifs. Die lines similar to a finger print at end of bust, below star 1 are usually visible.
Reverse Description
AM nearly touch, M lower than A REV. N. A1B, A2C, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. A-A is ¾ mm. Left sides of T-I in line. AM nearly touch and base of M is lower than base of A. (65,65,64,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194006
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-119
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 #:
39856
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-119 MS
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1831 50c O-119 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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
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-119, R.3, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$196
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$476
1831 50C O-119, R.3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU Details, Net XF40. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,873,660....
$164
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/8). Mintage 5,873,660....
$504
1831 50C O-119, R.3, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,680
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$960
1831 50C O-119, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/15). NGC Census: (1/14). CDN: $209 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$252
1831 50C O-119, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,560
1831 50C O-119, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-119. Rarity-3. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,020
1831 50C O-119, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF 40 Details. NGC Census: (1/15). PCGS Population: (4/15). XF40. Mintage 5,873,6...
$109
1831 50C O-119, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population: (0/16). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$89
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-119. Rarity-3. VF-35 (NGC).
$106
1831 50C O-119, R.3, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (1/19). PCGS Population (1/9). Mintage: 5,873,660....
$101
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (2/11). AU53. Mintage 5,873,660....
$312
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/4). NGC Census: (3/8). CDN: $412.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta...
$528
1831 50C O-119, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,620
1831 50C O-119, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population: (1/3). AU58. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$528
1831 50C O-119, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (1/14). XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$144
1831 50C O-119, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,880
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