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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
Defect lines along milling left of date OBV. 15. S1UE, S7C-CHb, S8LH, S13UH. S1 is ¾ mm. Dr. S13 is ¼ mm. C. Date is 8 ½ mm. There are several raised die defect lines parallel to the milling, under end of the bust and left of the date. (See O.149)
Reverse Description
Olive stem less than ½ mm. from top of C REV. P. A1LH, A2UH, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high with top of C very close to stem as noted above. A-A is ½ mm. Right side of T and left side of I in line. (67,65,65,64,64) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194272
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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:
Square Base 2
Variety 2:
O-120a
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39718
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-120a MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-120a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,368
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Peterson. PCGS Population: 4 in 53, 17 finer (10/25). CDN: $302.50 Whsl...
$390
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (8/8). NGC Census: (6/12). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for N...
$552
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,280
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/29). PCGS Population: (0/26). VF35. ...
$132
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,620
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/19). NGC Census: (2/19). XF45. ...
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,110
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. ...
$764
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Square-Base 2. MS-61 (NGC).
$1,653
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$6,600
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$576
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-2. Die State 120.2. Square Base 2. AU-55 (PCGS).
$408
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,640
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (5/12). ...
$212
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-3. Square Base 2. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,320
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.3, AU58+ PCGS. ...
$1,998
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-120a, R.2, MS65 NGC....
$4,920
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. AU-53 (ANACS). OH.
$384
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120a. Square Base 2. AU-55 (NGC).
$480
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