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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 cracks extended OBV. 7-s3. Same as 7-s2 except the cracks are sharper and the one across bust now reaches star 5 and top of 1. The one on right extends up through star 8 to join crack that crosses cap.
Reverse Description
No center dot REV. H. A1LH, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is ½ mm. No sign of a center dot. I entirely left of stand of T. Inside right serifs of A1 and A3 are missing, but A2 has full serifs. This reverse was first used in 1822. (See O.113) (64,62,61,60,58) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193902
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1823
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-109
Coin Date:
1823
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,694,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
39614
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Coin Value History
1823 50c O-109 MS
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1823 50c O-109 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $5,750 | $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 – $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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1823 50C O-109, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 15, 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15....
$488
1823 50C O-109, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$3,840
1823 50C O-109, R.5, AU55 PCGS....
$4,560
1823 50C O-109, R.5, VF30 PCGS....
$2,040
1823 50C O-109, R.5, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/20). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $62.40.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$1,200
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, -- Damaged -- ANACS. VG10 Details. Mintage 1,694,200. ...
$144
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,520
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, VF20 ANACS. ...
$940
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).
$382
1823 50C O-109, R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/17 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/6 and 0/0+). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for N...
$1,800
1823 50C O-109, R.5, AU50 PCGS....
$2,640
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/6). Good 4 . Mintage 1,694,200. From T...
$528
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,280
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. VF Details--Holed/Plug (PCGS).
$828
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1823 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-5+. Good-4 (PCGS).
$382
1823 50C O-109, High R.5, XF40 PCGS. ...
$4,230
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