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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
1 over 1, unusual serif OBV. 11. S1B, S7UH-JCHb, S8C, S13LH. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 8 mm. and low. The 1 was first struck with a long serif and then repunched with the short blunt type 1, as the serif clearly indicates. Also traces of this recutting show at base and along right side.
Reverse Description
C. close to olive stem REV. D. A1LH, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high with olive stem only ¼ mm. from top of C. and extending ¾ of the way across it. A tall open 5 with straight pointed top. A-A is ½ mm. Lower crossbar extends into wing at left. A small tine at upper right corner of shield. I is centered under T. A die defect line from top left corner of shield arcing to center of shield is visible on well preserved specimens. See O.105 (60,58,58,58,55) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194406
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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-117
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,797,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39876
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-117 MS
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-117 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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$720
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. Mintage 4,797,000....
$149
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, AU50 NGC....
$312
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3 and 0/0+). Mintage 4,797,000....
$1,080
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11). NGC Census: (1/4). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$180
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (0/3). XF45. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$384
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (0/5). VF20. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$120
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (0/5). Fine 12. Mintage 4,797,0...
$79
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/5). Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$240
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U....
$164
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/5). Mintage 4,797,000....
$120
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 4,797,000. From T...
$470
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117. Small Letters. VF-35 (PCGS).
$120
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/11). NGC Census: (0/5). Mintage: 4,797,000. ...
$188
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (0/5). Mintage 4,797,000. Fr...
$176
1832 50C Small Letters, O-117, High R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/4). Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$144
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