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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
S7LH-JCHb, S13 is ½ mm. curl OBV. 9. S1LE, S7LH-JCHb, S8UH, S13LH. Stars sharp and close to milling. Date is 8 mm. and well centered. S13 points to center of lower curve of curl.
Reverse Description
Arrowhead recut, Shield extended REV. L. A1B, A2UE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and well centered. 5 has short top with upturned tip. A-A is slightly less than ½ mm. Arrowheads separated and the lower one is recut at upper back side near shaft. The inner border of shield on left extends into feathers at bottom. Right side of I under left side of T. Base of second T in STATES higher than A and E. (66,65,65,65,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194353
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-115
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 #:
39800
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-115 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-115 MS
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| 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-115, R.1, VF30 ANACS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$139
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1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$396
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
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1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS63 PCGS....
$1,920
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS66 PCGS....
$19,200
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (2/4). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,320
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/9). NGC Census: (8/12). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$336
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (4/7). AU58. Mintage 3,712,156. Fr...
$900
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,800
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/3). PCGS Population: (0/4). MS61. Mintage 3,712,156. Fro...
$870
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/26). NGC Census: (1/33). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. From...
$121
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (1/34). PCGS Population: (4/27). Mintag...
$52
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,712,156. ...
$112
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, XF45+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/22 and 0/0+). Mintage 3,712,156....
$288
1829 50C Small Letters, O-115, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/19). PCGS Population: (1/14). AU53. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$222
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$252
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$3,360
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