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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
Milling, Stars, etc OBV. 5 S1LH, S7UE-JCHb, S8UE, S13LE. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 7 ¾ mm. Mouth slightly open and dimpled at corner. Top of 2 just a shade over 1 mm. from curl.
Reverse Description
A1 recut at base REV. G A1UH, A2B, A3UH. 50 C. is 1½ mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Arrowheads large and close. Left side of T and right side of I in line. Stripes 4, 5, and 6 are partially filled as is upper portion of the crossbars. Line 3 of stripe 4 extends below the shield. One line from most stripes to crossbar 2. A in STATES is distinctly recut at base. (see O.119) (65,65,65,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194396
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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-108
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,797,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4-
PCGS #:
39866
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Coin Value History
1832 50c Small Letters, O-108 MS
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-108 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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$408
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$480
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$3,360
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$420
1832 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population: (0/8). V...
$45
1832 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$960
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Small Letters. AU Details--Heat Damage (NCS).
$65
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$264
1832 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (1/8). XF45. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$138
1832 50C Small Letters, O-108a, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,760
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$5,170
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