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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
S8LH, S13LH OBV. 4. S1LH, S7UE-TOC, S8LH, S13LH, S10B. Date is 8 mm. Well centered and evenly spaced. Unfinished die lines around end of bust, usually visible on better grade specimens. Late die states show a die crack from rim above S3 through S2 and across inner point of S1, across bust, top of 8 through top of 2 to 9. Another crack extends from rim through lower point of S6 to nose. A third goes from below S12 across hair to chin.
Reverse Description
REV. A. A1LH, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is very large, high and a close 1 mm. Top of C. is close to olive stem and ends of C are nearly closed. Upper part of C is weakly struck. A-A is ¾ mm. Left sides of T and I in line. This is the third use of this reverse in 1829. E PLURIBUS UNUM entirely recut. A2 recut along left base. (see O.101 and O.106) This marriage appears to be the second use of this reverse. (65,65,65,64,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194339
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-107
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:
3
PCGS #:
39786
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-107 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$25,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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-107, R.3, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$124
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 12, 20 finer (10/25). CDN...
$114
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Peterson. PCGS Population: 3 in 45, 15 finer. CAC: 1 in 45, 3 finer...
$293
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, AU58 PCGS....
$690
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, AU53 NGC. Mintage 3,712,156....
$720
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$159
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (4/4). AU55. Mintage 3,712,156. Fr...
$360
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, MS61 PCGS. ...
$1,116
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,175
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-3. Small Letters. VF-35 (NGC).
$94
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 20, 19 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$124
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 12, 20 finer (11/25). CDN...
$180
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/14). NGC Census: (0/12). CDN: $209 Whsle. Bid for N...
$336
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-107. Rarity-3. Small Letters. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,020
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU53. Mintage 3,712,156....
$192
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/14). NGC Census: (0/12). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$144
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/4). NGC Census: (4/4). AU55. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$384
1829 50C Small Letters, O-107, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$6,462
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