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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
OBV. 8. S1B, S7LH-TOC, S8LH, S13UE. Star 13 close, less than ¼ mm. to curl. Date is 8 mm. and well centered.
Reverse Description
A2 and A3 both filled at top REV. K. A1B, A2B, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high with a very large C. only ½ mm. from end of olive stem. Arrowheads well separated. A-A is ¾ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Line 3 of stripe 3 penetrates boldly to crossbar 2 and lightly to crossbar 5. Several other lines to crossbar 2. Early die states exist without A2 and A3 filled. (64,64,63,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194352
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-114
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39799
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-114 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-114 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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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1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$588
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$384
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/2). Mintage 3,712,156....
$312
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/18). NGC Census: (3/21). CDN: $99 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$124
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/1). CDN: $1,155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,560
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/14). PCGS Population: (0/10). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$144
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/10). NGC Census: (3/15). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$99
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/2). PCGS Population: (1/1). AU58. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$528
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,640
50C 1829 OVERTON - 114 PCGS MS63 EX LINK
$2,600
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU55 PCGS. Certified in an old green-label holder. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: ...
$720
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (2/4). AU53. Mintage 3,712,156. Fr...
$432
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (1/13). XF45. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$180
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,645
50C 1829 PCGS AU58
$1,050
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,170
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/8). PCGS Population: (2/3). CDN: $412.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$456
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (1/11). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$352
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. EF45 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/7). Mintage: 3...
$164
1829 50C Small Letters, O-114, R.3, AU58+ PCGS. ...
$1,998
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