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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Capped Bust Half Dollars, Proof (1818–1839) series of Half Dollars in the U.S. Coins contains 44 distinct entries with CPG® values between $18,000.00 and $690,000.00. Proof Bust half dollars are extremely rare coins that, when offered for sale, are often

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Capped Bust Half Dollars, Proof (1818–1839) series of Half Dollars in the U.S. Coins contains 44 distinct entries with CPG® values between $18,000.00 and $690,000.00.

Proof Bust half dollars are extremely rare coins that, when offered for sale, are often quick to land buyers. While all early proof coins are coveted by collectors, the proof Bust half dollars are aided in the marketplace by a broad and enthusiastic base of hobbyists who actively collect coins from this specific type family.

While not necessarily a proof, the earliest known example of a numismatic-strike Bust half dollar is the 1796 special strike, which has just known one survivor but carries with it fully proof-like surfaces and outstanding strike. Another special strike is known from 1807 with resplendent strike and nearly proof-like fields. However, the first proper proofs among the Bust half dollar series occurs in 1818, with proof specimens accounted in United States Mint records for every year thereafter through the duration of the series in 1839. Mintages for each of these pieces run between 5 and 15 per issue, though often just 1 to 3 are accounted for.

Perhaps the most unusual proof Bust half dollar from this later period is the 1838-O, struck at the New Orleans Mint. It was the first coin ever struck at the New Orleans Mint and only about 20 were made with a dozen survivors known. A great rarity of historic significance, its value soars well into the six figures.

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1818 50c PR
1818 50c PR
Value Range: $24,000 - $150,000
$24,000 - $150,000
1820 50c PR
1820 50c PR
Value Range: $60,000 - $72,000
$60,000 - $72,000
1821 50c PR
1821 50c PR
Value Range: $65,000 - $144,000
$65,000 - $144,000
1822 50c PR
1822 50c PR
Value Range: $65,000 - $78,000
$65,000 - $78,000
1822 50c PR CAM
1822 50c PR CAM
Value Range: $225,000 - $225,000
$225,000 - $225,000
1823 50c PR
1823 50c PR
Value Range: $75,000 - $90,000
$75,000 - $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Value Range: $75,000 - $75,000
$75,000 - $75,000
1825 50c PR
1825 50c PR
Value Range: $35,000 - $108,000
$35,000 - $108,000
1826 50c PR
1826 50c PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $102,000
$30,000 - $102,000
1826 50c PR CAM
1826 50c PR CAM
Value Range: $150,000 - $150,000
$150,000 - $150,000
1827 50c PR
1827 50c PR
Value Range: $40,000 - $312,000
$40,000 - $312,000
1827 50c PR CAM
1827 50c PR CAM
Value Range: $95,000 - $200,000
$95,000 - $200,000
1829 50c PR
1829 50c PR
Value Range: $45,000 - $120,000
$45,000 - $120,000
1829 50c O-112 PR
1829 50c O-112 PR
Value Range: $45,000 - $100,000
$45,000 - $100,000
1830 50c PR
1830 50c PR
Value Range: $36,000 - $96,000
$36,000 - $96,000
1830 50c PR CAM
1830 50c PR CAM
Value Range: $45,000 - $67,200
$45,000 - $67,200
1831 50c PR
1831 50c PR
Value Range: $60,000 - $102,000
$60,000 - $102,000
1831 50c PR CAM
1831 50c PR CAM
Value Range: $75,000 - $90,000
$75,000 - $90,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $480,000
$30,000 - $480,000
1832 50c Small Letters, O-106 PR
1832 50c Small Letters, O-106 PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $480,000
$30,000 - $480,000
1832 50c Small Letters, O-122 PR
1832 50c Small Letters, O-122 PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $480,000
$30,000 - $480,000
1832 50c Small Letters, O-123 PR
1832 50c Small Letters, O-123 PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $103,200
$30,000 - $103,200
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Value Range: $180,000 - $216,000
$180,000 - $216,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-116 PR
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-116 PR
Value Range: $180,000 - $216,000
$180,000 - $216,000
1834 50c PR
1834 50c PR
Value Range: $22,000 - $150,000
$22,000 - $150,000

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1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Value Range: $32,000 - $38,400
$32,000 - $38,400
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-122 PR
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-122 PR
Value Range: $32,000 - $38,400
$32,000 - $38,400
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR CAM
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR CAM
1835 50c PR
1835 50c PR
Value Range: $45,000 - $55,000
$45,000 - $55,000
1835 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
1835 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Value Range: $60,000 - $72,000
$60,000 - $72,000
1835 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-111 PR
1835 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-111 PR
Value Range: $60,000 - $72,000
$60,000 - $72,000
1836 50c Lettered Edge PR
1836 50c Lettered Edge PR
Value Range: $40,000 - $210,000
$40,000 - $210,000
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 PR
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-109 PR
Value Range: $40,000 - $210,000
$40,000 - $210,000
1836/1336 50c Lettered Edge PR CAM
1836/1336 50c Lettered Edge PR CAM
Value Range: $85,000 - $102,000
$85,000 - $102,000
1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00 PR
1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00 PR
Value Range: $45,000 - $84,000
$45,000 - $84,000
1836/1336 50c Lettered Edge, O-108 PR
1836/1336 50c Lettered Edge, O-108 PR
Value Range: $45,000 - $84,000
$45,000 - $84,000
1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
1836 50c Reeded Edge PR
Value Range: $18,000 - $105,000
$18,000 - $105,000
1836 50c Reeded Edge PR CAM
1836 50c Reeded Edge PR CAM
Value Range: $40,000 - $78,000
$40,000 - $78,000
1837 50c Reeded Edge PR
1837 50c Reeded Edge PR
Value Range: $30,000 - $36,000
$30,000 - $36,000
1838 50c PR
1838 50c PR
Value Range: $135,000 - $250,000
$135,000 - $250,000
1838-O 50c PR BM
1838-O 50c PR BM
Value Range: $275,000 - $690,000
$275,000 - $690,000
1838-O 50c PR BM CAM
1838-O 50c PR BM CAM
1839 50c Capped Bust PR
1839 50c Capped Bust PR
1839-O 50c PR BM
1839-O 50c PR BM
Value Range: $105,000 - $264,000
$105,000 - $264,000

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The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

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