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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
1820 over 19, small square base 2 OBV. 1. S1LH, S7LH-UELC, S8B, S13UH. Stars large and well formed. Date is 9 ½ mm. with small square base 2. Often called over 18, however, examination of accompanying photographs will show positively that it is over 19 and photo for O.101a will illustrate why it was easily mistaken for 18 as the thin lower loop of the 9 disappeared with use, leaving only the small projections at sides showing. However, the tail of the 9 is still visible in tiny projection at lower left in 0.
Reverse Description
S in STATES sharply lower than E REV. A. A1B, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. 5 has large round loop and short curved top. Arrowheads well separated. A-A slightly over ½ mm. I is centered under T. Some, but not all specimens, show a die lump in angle of N. A fine die crack from edge across lower pair of olive leaves to claw is evident on some specimens. (66,65,64,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194231
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
Variety 2:
O-101
Coin Date:
1820/19
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 #:
39572
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Coin Value History
1820/19 50c Square Base 2, O-101 MS
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1820/19 50c Square Base 2, O-101 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $54,000 | $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: $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
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 751,122. ...
$637
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$15,001
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/19). Mintage 751,122....
$720
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/16). NGC Census: (5/16). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$720
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (7/7). PCGS Population: (2/7). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,020
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Blue and reddish-brown border toning surround stone-white centers of this...
$2,400
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, MS62 PCGS....
$7,500
1820/19 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-1. Square Base 2. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,800
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (3/14). AU50. Mintage 751,122. ...
$1,080
1820/19 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. VF-25 (PCGS).
$336
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$33,600
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. NGC Census: (2/28). PCGS Popul...
$311
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/18). NGC Census: (2/23). Mintage: 751,122. ...
$494
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,760
1820/19 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. Square 2. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$592
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/16). NGC Census: (1/26). Mintage: 751,122. ...
$135
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 751,122. ...
$671
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$17,400
1820/19 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,080
1820/19 50C Square Base 2, O-101, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/17). PCGS Population: (3/10). XF45. Mintage 751,122. ...
$690
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