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1835 50c O-103 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.79%
$25.44
1835 50c O-103 MS
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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

OBV. 2. S1B, 7LH-UHHb, S8B, S13UE. Stars are small and clear of milling. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and a bit low. Unlike obverse 1 the 5 has a narrow and nearly straight top. 83 is closer than 18 or 35. The forecurl and headband curve away from each other leaving a definite oval between. There is a flat spot in the milling opposite end of bust, with little or no separation of the segments.

Reverse Description

Die defect lines between stripes

REV. B. A1LE, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 mm. and loop of 5 is nearly closed. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I are in line. A prominent center dot is directly on the fourth crossbar. There are a number of parallel diagonal die defect lines between stripes of shield. Also a small elongated vertical lump between stripes 2 and 3, but closer to 3. This is reverse S of 1834 carried over to 1835. (65,65,65,65,64) R.2

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194028
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1835
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: 1835
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 5,352,006
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1807-1836
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: 2
PCGS #: 39929
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1835 50c O-103 MS
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1835 50c O-103 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz +0.79%
$25.44
GSID:194028 PCGS:39929 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1835 50c O-103 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $26,500 $1,234
MS66 - $21,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

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