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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 5 recut OBV. 9. S1UE, S7UH-JCHb, S8UH, S13LH. Stars are small and close to milling. Star 5 has a split point toward edge, upper and inner points show recutting. Date is 7 ¾ mm. and low. 3's are well curved and knobbed.
Reverse Description
Die line base of I to C REV. I. A1LE, A2C, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high, with all figures tall. The 5 much higher than O, is tipped sharply to left and the top is a pointed triangle. A-A is ¾ mm. Arrowheads are well separated. A die defect line from right base of I in AMERICA to base of C. Base of A above base of M. Right shield outline extends beyond left shield outline at bottom. (65,65,65,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194018
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1833
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-109
Coin Date:
1833
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,206,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39897
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Coin Value History
1833 50c O-109 MS
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1833 50c O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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: $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
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1833 50C O-109, R.1, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$171
1833 50C O-109, R.1, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$268
1833 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5,206,000....
$824
1833 50C O-109, R.1, VG8 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 8, 32 finer (11/25). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for...
$104
1833 50C O-109, R.1, XF40 NGC. Mintage 5,206,000....
$186
1833 50C O-109, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$552
1833 50C O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1833 50C O-109, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/14). NGC Census: (6/23). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$204
1833 50C O-109, R.1, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$198
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-3. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,080
1833 50C O-109, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (5/17). AU53. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$288
1833 50C O-109, R.3, -- Environmental Damage -- PCGS Genuine. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U.S. Coina...
$114
1833 50C O-109, R.3, MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,290
1833 50C O-109, R.3, MS65+ NGC. ...
$5,875
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-3. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,146
1833 50C O-109, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/12). NGC Census: (0/28). Mintage: 5,206,000. ...
$118
1833 50C O-109, R.1 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$74
1833 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (344/357). NGC Census: ...
$1,800
1833 50C O-109, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/26). PCGS Population: (1/13). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS ...
$188
1833 50C O-109, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (9/8). PCGS Population: (1/7). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5...
$312
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