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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 1 and 13 very close to bust and curl OBV. 2. S1UH, S7B-TOC, S8LE, S13B. Date is 7 ¾ mm. and low. Stars all clear of milling. Prominent center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
Right serifs of A's and left serifs of E's missing REV. C. A1UH, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is 1 mm. I is centered under T. Left serifs of all E's and right serifs of all A's are missing. This reverse also previously used in 1820 on O.107. Triple segments in milling below left pair of leaves. (66,65,65,64,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193867
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
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-103a
Coin Date:
1821
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,305,797
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
39579
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1821 50c O-103a MS
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1821 50c O-103a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$55,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $46,000 | $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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$854
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (117/109). NGC Census: (79/89). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$1,500
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/0). AU55. Mintage 1,305,797....
$720
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$192
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS . VF Details. NGC Census: (1/7). PCGS Population: (0/5). CDN: $75 Whs...
$114
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (0/2). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$494
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,818
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). AU55. Mintage 1,305,797....
$690
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/7). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$174
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population (0/5). Mintage: 1,305,797. ...
$164
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 1,305,797. ...
$441
1821 50C O-103a, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,533
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