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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. 4. S1UH, S7B-JCHb, S8UE, S13LH. Star 2 is recut with two distinct extra upper right points. Date is 11 mm., one of the widest in the bust series. A tall straight open top knobbed 2, with a square base
Reverse Description
Three joined segments near leaves REV. D. A1UE, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and low. A-A is 1 mm. Triple segments form a triad opposite pair of leaves and below tip of wing. Right side of T and left side of I in line. 5 tipped sharply to right. (65,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194238
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
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, Knob 2
Variety 2:
O-105
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
751,122
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39567
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Coin Value History
1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-105 MS
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1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-105 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $33,500 | $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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$268
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$382
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$824
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$2,440
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 50, 16 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 ...
$1,068
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-105, R.1, MS62 PCGS....
$6,000
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$1,140
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$5,520
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$7,500
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/23). NGC Census: (10/22). CDN: $625 Wh...
$1,320
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$240
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$516
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$376
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$360
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$14,245
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$360
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$180
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$3,064
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