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1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-104a MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$24.88
1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-104a 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

Large wide date, knobbed square base 2

OBV. 4. S1UH, S7B-JCHb, S8UE, S13LH. Star 2 is recut with two distinct extra upper right points. Date is 11 mm., one of the widest in the bust series. A tall straight open top knobbed 2, with a square base.

Reverse Description

Base of D much lower than base of E

REV. C-s2. Same as C except in this marriage most specimens show a die crack through 50 C., and across lower arrow point to edge. Also a crack through RI toward tip of right wing. (see O.103) (64,64,63,62,62) R.4

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 194237
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
Variety: Square Base 2, Knob 2
Variety 2: O-104a
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
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 39566
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1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-104a MS
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1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-104a MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$24.88
GSID:194237 PCGS:39566 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1820 50c Square Base 2, Knob 2, O-104a MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
XF45 CAC $5,500 $1,234
XF45 - $4,500 $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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