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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
Date well centered, 3 low OBV. 6. S1UH, S7UH-CHb, S8LE, S13B. Star 8 and star 13 each about ½ mm. from cap and curl. Date is 7 ¾ mm. and well centered. 3 a little lower than 182.
Reverse Description
REV. F. A1LH, A2C, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 mm. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Line 1 of stripe 2 extends to second crossbar. Letters of legend thick and close to milling. The defect line extends 1 ½ mm. into area between eagle's neck and wing. Line 3 of stripe 1 and two lines of stripe 3 extend sharply below shield. (see O.107) (64,63,62,62,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194397
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-109
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 #:
39867
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-109 MS
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| 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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$293
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, VF30 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$171
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$600
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $228 ...
$180
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$240
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (0/7). AU53. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$384
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/8). NGC Census: (0/10). Mintage: 4,797,000. ...
$114
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, R.4, XF40 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population (1...
$176
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-4. Small Letters. VF-30 (PCGS).
$144
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/0). Mintage 4,797,000....
$504
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, Low R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (0/6). AU50. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$288
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-4. Small Letters. EF-40 (NGC).
$118
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, R.4, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/9). PCGS Population: (1/13). VF30. Mintage 4,797,000. From T...
$74
1832 50C Small Letters, O-109, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (3/9). Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$120
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