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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
Stars 8 and 13 are ½ mm. from cap and curl; Fork in curl above second 3 OBV. 12. S1LE, S7C-CHb, S8UH, S13LH. Stars show considerable detail but not really sharp. Date is 8 mm. 1 has a short serif and sharply higher than 8. Mouth slightly open. All stars are drawn to edge on all observed specimens.
Reverse Description
Second T in STATES below A at base, 0 level with 5 REV. N. A1LE, A2UE, A3UH. The third line of stripe 3 extends into crossbars and points to right hand of two dots located between crossbars 4 and 5. A short triangular top to 5 with a pronged end. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. A-A is ½ mm. I centered under T. This reverse was first used in 1832, Rev. I. (63,62,60,55,50) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194025
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1833
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:
O-115
Coin Date:
1833
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,206,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39904
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1833 50c O-115 MS
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1833 50c O-115 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XF40 |
|
$2,100 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,750 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-5. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,880
1833 50C O-115, R.5 -- Graffiti -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 5,206,000....
$99
1833 50C O-115, R.5 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 5,206,000....
$109
1833 50C O-115, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. M...
$408
1833 50C O-115, R.5, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$810
1833 50C O-115, R.5, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Witham. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (0/1). VF35. Mintage 5,206,000. From T...
$1,020
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-5+. VF-20 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$180
1833 50C O-115, R.5, VF30 PCGS....
$1,500
1833 50C O-115, R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/3). NGC Census: (1/0). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$2,040
1833 50C O-115, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (0/2). CDN: $91 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mi...
$690
1833 50C O-115, R.5 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 5,206,000....
$312
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, XF40 NGC. ...
$2,585
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (0/1). Fine 12. Mintage 5,206,000. From ...
$456
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (0/1). VF30. Mintage 5,206,000. ...
$1,110
1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-114. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC).
$153
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/8). NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage: 5,206,000. ...
$734
1833 50C O-115, High R.5, VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,200
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