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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
S7UE-JCHb, Date is 8 ½ mm OBV. 27. S1UH, S7UE-JCHb, S8LE, S13UH. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. Date is 8 ½ mm. and high. Bottom of 8 thin, tall vertical serif on 2.
Reverse Description
A1UE, 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm., A-A is ½ mm REV. AF. A1UE, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and high. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under right side of T. 2 lines of stripe 4 extend into crossbars. There are 2 die lines in field below left wing and die is unfinished in leaf area. (65,64,64,64,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194296
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-142
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 #:
39742
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-142 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-142 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]
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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-142, R.2, MS62 PCGS....
$1,560
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, AU53 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (3/13). ...
$324
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/17). NGC Census: (3/15). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$216
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/18). PCGS Population: (5/20). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$169
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-142. Rarity-2. Die State 142.1. Square Base 2. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$840
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-142. Rarity-3. Square Base 2. VF-25 (PCGS).
$70
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/20). NGC Census: (1/22). ...
$104
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (0/10). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$329
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, AU53 ANACS. ...
$264
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-142. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. MS-64 (NGC).
$2,640
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (3/14). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for N...
$228
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/17). PCGS Population: (5/19). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$149
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/4). PCGS Population: (3/6). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$576
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/9). PCGS Population (0/6). ...
$217
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, AU53 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (2/8). AU53....
$312
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,240
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-142, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/12). NGC Census: (3/11). XF45. ...
$216
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