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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
S1 is 1 ½ mm. Dr., S7B-UHHb OBV. 1. S1UE, S7B-UHHb, S8B, S13UH. Stars are small. Date is 7 mm. 831 a shade closer than 18. Heavy jaw and chin. Mouth slightly open.
Reverse Description
Line 2 of stripe 3 extends below shield REV. A. A1UH, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. A-A is ½ mm. Left side of T in line with right side of I. Center line of stripe 3 extends distinctly well below point of shield and lower crossbar extends well left of shield. Letters of legend are usually drawn to edge. (see O.115) (65,65,64,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193987
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-101
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 #:
39837
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-101 MS
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1831 50c O-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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-101, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$4,514
1831 50C O-101, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$305
1831 50C O-101, R.3, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,873,660....
$384
1831 50C O-101, R.3 -- Scratched, Damaged -- ANACS Details. AU, Net VF30. Mintage 5,873,660....
$134
1831 50C O-101, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,260
1831 50C O-101, R.3, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,518 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$1,500
1831 50C O-101, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/13). NGC Census: (2/13). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$192
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. AU-55 (PCGS).
$336
1831 50C O-101, R.2, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1831 50C O-101, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/19). Mintage 5,873,660. From The Loma Linda ...
$84
1831 50C O-101, R.2, VF35 NGC. ...
$216
1831 50C O-101, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (3/7). PCGS Population: (1/5). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$290
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. MS-61 (PCGS).
$764
1831 50C O-101, R.3, MS64 PCGS....
$2,520
1831 50C O-101, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/7). NGC Census: (1/13). XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$144
1831 50C O-101, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (4/9). PCGS Population: (1/8). CDN: $280.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintag...
$306
1831 50C O-101, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/19). VF30. Mintage 5,873,660. From The S. R. Coll...
$80
1831 50C O-101, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (4/2). AU58. Mintage 5,873,660. From The Founding...
$750
1831 50C O-101, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,232
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. EF-40 (PCGS).
$168
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