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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:
193995
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
O-109
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 #:
39845
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-109 MS
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1831 50c O-109 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,873,660....
$201
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$4,440
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS64 NGC. Ex: Highland Collection. NGC Census: (1/3). Mintage 5,873,660....
$2,280
1831 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$660
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (8/19). PCGS Population: (6/13). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
$198
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (2/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/4 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bi...
$1,320
1831 50C O-109, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/22). NGC Census: (0/29). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$144
50C 1831 PCGS MS66 CAC
$24,675
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,560
1831 50C O-109, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population: (3/5). AU55. Mintage 5,873,660...
$132
1831 50C O-109, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/25). PCGS Population (1/12). Mintage: 5,873,660. ...
$153
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$6,666
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,468
1831 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/4). PCGS Population: (2/3). AU58. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$504
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/18). PCGS Population: (4/12). XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$150
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (0/4). MS63. Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,382
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS66 NGC. ...
$9,900
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1831 50C O-109, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/11). PCGS Population (2/4). Mintage: 5,873,660. ...
$188
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$7,200
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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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