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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
Stars 1 and 13 very close to bust and curl OBV. 2. S1UH, S7B-TOC, S8LE, S13B. Date is 7 ¾ mm. and low. Stars all clear of milling. Prominent center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
Right serifs of A's and left serifs of E's missing REV. C. A1UH, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is 1 mm. I is centered under T. Left serifs of all E's and right serifs of all A's are missing. This reverse also previously used in 1820 on O.107. Triple segments in milling below left pair of leaves. (66,65,65,64,63) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193866
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
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:
O-103
Coin Date:
1821
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,305,797
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39578
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Coin Value History
1821 50c O-103 MS
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1821 50c O-103 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $42,000 | $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: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1821 50C O-103, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 20 finer (10/25). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$443
1821 50C O-103, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF35 Details. Mintage 1,305,797....
$159
1821 50C O-103, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$960
1821 50C O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/14). Mintage 1,305,797....
$408
1821 50C O-103, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$9,300
1821 50C O-103, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/36). PCGS Population: (4/22). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage...
$186
1821 50C O-103, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (9/15). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage...
$576
1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. AU-55 (PCGS).
$780
1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$180
1821 50C O-103, R.2, MS62 ANACS. ...
$1,680
1821 50C O-103, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$2,280
1821 50C O-103, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25). NGC Census: (1/36). VG8 . Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$61
50C 1821 OVERTON-103 PCGS MS64
$3,500
1821 50C O-103, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,645
1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC).
$194
1821 50C O-103, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/17). NGC Census: (0/35). VF35. Mintage 1,305,797. From The S. R. Coll...
$210
1821 50C O-103, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4). NGC Census: (6/6). AU58. Mintage 1,305,797. From The Founding...
$1,440
1821 50C O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/13). NGC Census: (7/26). CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$408
1821 50C O-103, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$7,638
1821 50C O-103, R.2, VF30 PCGS. EX: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (4/18). NGC Census: (1/35). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$126
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