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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
Star 8 more distant from cap than star 1 is from drapery OBV. 12. S1LE, S7UH-TOC, S8UH, S13UE. Long serifs on both 1's in date. 31 is lower than 18. A slight die crack through base of 31 to edge below 8 and to right of 1 into field. The die is bulged in area bounded by star 1 to star 4 to nose and then to bust. Small bulge in field near stars 10 and 11. Small bulge above 3 just left of curl. Crack between outer tips of stars 9 and 10.
Reverse Description
I is centered under the left side of T REV. F. A1B, A2C, A3C. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under left side of T. All lines of crossbars and stripes are usually sharp. E in AMERICA above M and R at base. E in UNITED is low. Third use of this reverse. This reverse was first used in 1830, REV. I, and again in 1831, O.107. (63,55,53,53,50) R.6
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194007
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-120
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:
6-
PCGS #:
39857
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-120 MS
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1831 50c O-120 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VF35 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $8,250 | $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 |
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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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
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$3,120
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$4,560
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$7,200
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$2,880
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$6,600
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$2,280
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$9,600
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