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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
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:
194334
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-103
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:
2
PCGS #:
39781
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Coin Value History
1829 50c Small Letters, O-103 MS
Value By Grade
1829 50c Small Letters, 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 |
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,712,156....
$342
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$149
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$900
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/19). Mintage 3,712,156....
$169
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/14). PCGS Population: (5/13). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$192
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/5 and 0/0+). CDN: $375 Whsle...
$780
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/9). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$660
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/24). NGC Census: (0/29). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$105
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (0/4). MS61. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$990
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,160
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,800
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/7). NGC Census: (4/10). AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$312
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/23). Mintage 3,712,156....
$114
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 3,712,156....
$840
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/15). NGC Census: (1/20). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$156
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$180
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population: (3/5). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$516
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/9). AU53. Mintage 3,712,156. Fr...
$1,140
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,040
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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 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: $60 – $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
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