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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
OBV. 11. S1LH, S7LE-CHb, S8LH, S13UE. Stars are large, sharp and well formed. Date is 8 mm.
Reverse Description
Small letters in legend, STA recut, A2 and A3 Filled REV. Q. A1C, A2UH, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and well centered. A-A is ½ mm. Top of S unfinished. Tops of A2 and A3 are filled. Small letters in legend is the only 1828 so found. STA and E in STATES has been recut, first started well to left and showing clearly near tops of the three letters. Top of 5 is slightly recut. Tip of upper arrow feather extends to the left. A2 and A3 partially to completely filled on most specimens observed. (see 1829 Rev. H) (65,65,64,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194327
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, Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-119
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:
3
PCGS #:
39780
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119 MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $29,000 | $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: $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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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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$378
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$840
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$7,200
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$3,720
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/17). NGC Census: (5/18). CDN: $...
$900
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (2/13). CDN: $9...
$870
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1). PCGS Population: (4/4). CDN: $1,8...
$1,560
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/19). NGC Census: (1/23). XF40. ...
$660
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, MS64 PCGS Secure. ...
$10,320
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,998
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (7/12). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $3...
$646
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$6,900
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/11). NGC Census: (5/18). XF45. ...
$384
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (1/11). AU53. ...
$1,080
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/19 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/23...
$288
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$1,175
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$7,931
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$1,320
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$252
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$617
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