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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 13 nearly touches curl OBV. 9. S1LH, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UH. S1 is ¾ mm. Dr. S13 barely misses touching curl. Date is 8 ½ mm.
Reverse Description
Spike at outer edge of left wing REV. L. A1LE, A2B, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. A-A is less than a ¼ mm. I is centered under T. Stripes 3 and 5 each have 1 line to second crossbar. Fine defect lines usually visible between left wing and scroll. Several fine die cracks encircle the reverse contiguous to the legend, etc. (66,66,66,65,65) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194321
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
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, Small 8s, Large Letters
Variety 2:
O-115
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,075,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39769
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115 MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (39/23)....
$1,159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, VF25 PCGS....
$159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS66 PCGS....
$18,000
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU55 PCGS....
$600
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/0)....
$3,240
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/16)....
$159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (1/34). PCGS Population: (0/18). CDN: $8...
$73
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/20). PCGS Population: (3/9). CDN: $34...
$408
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS64 PCGS. Dappled gray and iridescent toning masks semiproofl...
$1,980
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/13). NGC Census: (2/26). C...
$456
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$228
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population: (0/4). CDN: $880...
$1,140
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,920
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-2. Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters. EF-40 (PCGS).
$168
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (6/11). AU58. ...
$552
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/30). ...
$94
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS66 PCGS. ...
$39,950
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (3/17). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $42...
$576
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS62 NGC. ...
$1,140
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, AU53 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (3/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census:...
$312
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