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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
Die crack OBV. 13. S1UH, S7C-JCHb, S8UH, S13C. Stars are mostly flat. Date is 8 mm. with a recut serif on 1, similar to OBV. 11 but different. All specimens seen show a die crack at base of date that runs left under end of bust.
Reverse Description
No tail feathers REV. L-s2. Same as L (see O.116) except in this die marriage the eagle is entirely devoid of tail feathers. (65,64,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194410
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-120a
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:
3
PCGS #:
39880
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Coin Value History
1832 50c Small Letters, O-120a MS
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-120a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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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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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, AU55 NGC. CAC....
$485
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. The holder sticker attribution is incorrect. CAC Population: (1/0). Mi...
$2,160
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5). NGC Census: (4/9). CDN: $209 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$154
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 4,797,000....
$264
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6). NGC Census: (1/12). XF40. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$192
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (1/13). Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$74
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.4, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: 4,797,000. From The S...
$376
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Small Letters. VF-25 (NGC).
$82
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/3). NGC Census: (2/4). AU55. Mintage 4,797,000. F...
$384
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/8 and 0/0+). XF45. Mintage ...
$312
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Small Letters. AU-50 (NGC).
$247
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, XF40 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St. Collection. NGC Census: (1/12). PCGS Population: (0/5...
$192
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Small Letters. VF-25 (NGC).
$90
1832 50C Small Letters, O-120a, R.3, XF40 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (1/12). PCGS Population: (0/5)...
$114
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Small Letters. EF-40 (NGC).
$141
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