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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
S7UE-TOC, Date is 8 mm OBV. 3. S1C, S7UE-TOC, S8UH, S13B. Stars on left usually show more detail than those on right, and are all small and close to milling. Date is small, evenly spaced and a close 8 mm. Most specimens show a fine crack from star 10 to lower curls.
Reverse Description
C very close to stem, E under right of D REV. D. A1UE, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high. C only ¼ mm. from end of olive stem. A-A slightly over 1 mm. I is entirely right of stand of T. E is centered under right side of D. Some specimens show recutting of letters of motto. Upper arrow shaft recut with arrow shaft extending through lower olive leaves and stand of 5 recut. (66,66,65,65,65,) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194337
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-105
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39784
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-105 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-105 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 3,712,156....
$268
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45 Details. Mintage 3,712,156....
$159
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,856
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,712,156....
$281
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 15, 42 finer (11/25). CDN...
$149
1829 50C O-105, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$180
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, AU53 NGC. Mintage 3,712,156....
$420
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$3,360
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$990
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, AU55 NGC....
$552
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/34). Mintage 3,712,156....
$139
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (12/6). PCGS Population: (4/4). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$660
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS66 NGC. ...
$6,600
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,200
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, VF25 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/40). PCGS Population: (0/29). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$89
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 30 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$210
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 14 in 45, 16 finer (11/25). CDN: ...
$238
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,200
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (1/25). AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$288
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105, R.1 -- Struck 5% Off Center -- Fine 15 NGC. ...
$1,880
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