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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 drawn to edge, etc OBV. 16-s2. Same as 16 except there is little or no milling and all stars are drawn to edge.
Reverse Description
Die defect lines, small C REV. R. A1LH, A2UH, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and low, with a small C that is the smallest of this date. Stripes of shield are mostly solid. A-A nearly touch, being less than ¼ mm. There are straight die defect lines from below eagle's head toward top of left wing. A third defect line from lower edge of left wing to olive leaves. (See O.138) (This reverse was first used in 1825, O.113) (64,58,55,55,55) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194274
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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:
Square Base 2
Variety 2:
O-122
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39720
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-122 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-122 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$1,950 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,600 | $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 |
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
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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
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 53, 3 finer (10/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$5,368
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (3/14). NGC Census: (0/5). CDN: $...
$384
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$2,100
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Peterson. PCGS Population: (3/10 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/3 and 0/0+). ...
$420
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (0/3). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$456
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Witham. PCGS Population: (3/3). NGC Census: (0/3). XF45. Mintage 5,493,4...
$1,440
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/4). Fine 12. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$300
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-122, R.5, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/10). NGC Census: (0/4). VF20. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$312
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