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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6166
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
Square Base 2, Knob 2
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
751,122
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
PCGS #:
6122
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Coin Value History
1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2 MS
Value By Grade
1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $33,500 | $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 |
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-104, R.3, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Witham. PCGS Population: 5 in 45, 9 finer (10/25). CDN...
$976
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-105, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 50, 16 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,000 ...
$1,068
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-105, R.1, MS62 PCGS....
$6,000
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105a, R.3, AU55 PCGS....
$2,040
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$1,140
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-104, R.3, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/24)....
$300
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (4/34)....
$360
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$7,500
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105a, R.3, AU58 ANACS. ...
$2,040
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (2/38). PCGS Population: (1/37). CDN: $240 Whsl...
$516
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-105, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/32). NGC Census: (0/34). CDN: $350 Whs...
$376
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-104, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/13 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/9 and 0/0...
$780
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-105, R.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$10,500
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob, O-104, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$10,500
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/170). NGC Census: (0/0). From the E.B. ...
$156
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/135). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$123
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date Fine 12 ANACS. O-105. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/116). (#6122)...
$184
1820 50C Large Date, Curl Base 2 VG8 NGC. O-108....
$79
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date--Altered Surface--PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .94 suggests Altered Surf...
$230
1820 50C Square Base Knob 2, Large Date MS60 NGC. O-105, R.1. Draped in rich orange-gold and forest-green colors, this well...
$1,035
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Worth: $60 – $32,400
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