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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. 5. S1LE, S7UE-JCHb, S8UH, S13UE. S1 is 1 mm. Dr., S13 slightly over ¼ mm. from curl. Date is 8 mm. and pretty well centered. Die lines evident on most specimens between end of bust and edge
Reverse Description
Vertical die defect in olive branch REV. F. A1LH, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. with a small C. and slightly above center. Arrowheads ribbed and well separated. A-A is 1 mm. A strong die line crosses the central branch, joining the upper and lower pair of olive leaves. Straight die line extends from top left serif of F. Die prong from left wing under head. (64,64,63,62,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194343
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-109a
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39790
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-109a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$28,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,500 | $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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1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $720 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$1,952
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, AU53 PCGS....
$630
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/4). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for N...
$192
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, VF25 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/4). PCGS Population: (2/...
$159
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/4). XF45. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$216
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, AU53 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (2/...
$312
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/9). NGC Census: (0/4). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$300
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109a. Rarity-4+. Small Letters. VF-25 (PCGS).
$132
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/4). XF45. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$264
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, R.4, AU53 NGC. ...
$400
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (2/4). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$156
1829 50C Small Letters, O-109a, R.4, VF25 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (...
$153
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