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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
S7UH-TOC, Mouth open OBV. 2. S1UE, S7UH-TOC, S8B, S13LE. S1 is 1 ½ mm. Dr. Date is 7 ¼ mm. with long serifs at top of ones. Usually a fine die crack is visible at base of date.
Reverse Description
Stand of 5 recut REV. C. A1C, A2UH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high with all figures tipped to left. Stand of 5 is recut. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Several lines of stripes 2 and 3 extend into crossbars and below border of shield. (66,66,65,65,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193989
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
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:
1831
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,873,660
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39839
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-103 MS
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1831 50c O-103 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1831 50C O-103, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 35, 25 finer (11/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid ...
$189
1831 50C O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 5,873,660....
$415
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS62 PCGS. Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,403
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$2,400
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$1,260
1831 50C O-103, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/2819). Mintage 5,873,660....
$104
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS65+ PCGS....
$8,400
1831 50C O-103, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/39). PCGS Population: (2/19). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$139
1831 50C O-103, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (12/5 and 0/1+). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$580
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (1/1). CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$1,200
1831 50C O-103, R.1, -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 5,873,660....
$169
1831 50C O-103, R.1, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$264
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$456
1831 50C O-103, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (1/40). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$94
1831 50C O-103, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/21). NGC Census: (0/43). Fine 12. Mintage 5,873,660....
$61
1831 50C O-103, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Mintage 5,873,660....
$139
1831 50C O-103, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/15). NGC Census: (4/35). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintag...
$186
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2). Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,680
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1831 50C O-103, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). Mintage 5,873,660....
$930
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