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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
Wide date, star 1 flat OBV. 16. S1LE, S7B-CHb, S8UE, S13LE. Date is a wide 8 ½ mm. and medium low, top of 2 is slightly lower than 187. All stars are large, star 1 is usually flat and it is 1 ½ mm. from drapery. Other stars are relatively sharp.
Reverse Description
A-A attached REV. Q. A1LE, A2B, A3UE. 50 C. a close ¾ mm., with a large C and short curved top on 5. Arrowheads are large and the upper one is solidly attached to base of A. (65,64,63,62,60) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194273
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-121
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:
4
PCGS #:
39719
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-121 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-121 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)
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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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
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 53, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $363 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$366
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, AU50 NGC. CAC....
$600
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (2/10). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for N...
$164
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/5). NGC Census: (2/0). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$720
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,000
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, XF40 ANACS. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population: (3/10). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$94
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/4). NGC Census: (0/3). Mintage: 5,493,400. ...
$822
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population (0/7). Mintage: 5,493,400. From The Sk...
$540
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/14). NGC Census: (2/10). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$159
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,300
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, VF35 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/6). PCGS Population (2...
$170
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/14). NGC Census: (2/10). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$156
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/10). PCGS Population: (2/13). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$104
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-121, R.3, VF30 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population (1...
$106
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