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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
Date low OBV. 10. S1LH, S7UH-TOC, S8UH, S13B. Star 13 is ½ mm. from curl. Date is 8 mm. and quite low. Mouth slightly open.
Reverse Description
C recut at top of serif REV. O. A1LH, A2B, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. 5 is higher than O and tipped sharply to left. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Serif of C in 50 C. is recut at top. (66,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194324
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
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, Small 8s, Large Letters
Variety 2:
O-117a
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,075,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39772
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Coin Value History
1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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: $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
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $...
$207
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU58 NGC. Mintage 3,075,200....
$810
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$492
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$7,500
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (0/22). VF35....
$132
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,362
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$1,440
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/11). NGC Census: (1/23). ...
$86
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117a. Rarity-1. Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters. VF-30 (NGC).
$129
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117a. Rarity-1. Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters. AU-50 (ANACS). OH.
$324
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$630
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$432
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (0/21). VF35....
$144
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,760
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (5/4). PCGS Population: (1/3). AU5...
$576
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117a, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (5/14). PCGS Population: (1/4). CDN: $3...
$336
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