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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:
194358
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-119
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:
3
PCGS #:
39805
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Coin Value History
1829 50c Small Letters, O-119 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-119 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,500 | $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-119, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 40, 12 finer (10/25). CDN: $176 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$201
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU55 NGC....
$456
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6 and 0/0+). Mintage 3,712,156....
$552
50C 1829 O-119 SMALL LETTERS PCGS MS63
$3,172
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$264
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$186
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$504
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population: (7/12). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$174
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/8). PCGS Population: (1/4). AU55. Mintage 3,712,156. Fro...
$456
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$276
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,290
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (3/14). AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$288
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/17). PCGS Population: (3/8). XF45. Mi...
$55
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/12). NGC Census: (2/19). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$216
1829 50C O-119 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 3,712,156. ...
$441
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, AU50 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3...
$317
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (1/17). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$200
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (2/18). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. From...
$127
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/11). NGC Census: (2/18). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$132
1829 50C Small Letters, O-119, R.2, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/9). Mintage: 3...
$106
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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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