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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
Star 5 recut OBV. 6. S1B, S7UH-UEHb, S8UE, S13UE. Star 5 recut on two lower inside points. Star 7 nearly touches milling. Date is 9 ½ mm., large and medium wide, with square base 2 and no knob.
Reverse Description
Sharp center dot, leaves recut REV. G. A1B, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 mm. and low. A-A is ¾ mm. Right sides of T-I nearly in line. Lower leaves show recutting. This variety usually sharp and well executed both obverse and reverse. (65,65,63,63,62) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194242
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, No Knob
Variety 2:
O-108
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:
2
PCGS #:
39570
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Coin Value History
1820 50c Square Base 2, No Knob, O-108 MS
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1820 50c Square Base 2, No Knob, O-108 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$98,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $81,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, VF30 NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 751,122....
$293
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 8 in 40, 30 finer (10/25). CDN: $425 W...
$439
1820 50C Square 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45....
$561
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, Knob 2, O-108, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$2,575
1820 50C Square 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/308)....
$159
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. VF-35 (NGC).
$360
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$1,800
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$12,000
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, AU50 ANACS....
$504
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. EF Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$480
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,240
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$21,150
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-108. Rarity-2. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$70,500
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. VF-25 (NGC).
$258
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2 -- Wire Brushed -- ANACS Details. VF30. ...
$119
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, -- Corroded, Scratched -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. ...
$372
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (7/25)....
$840
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, AU55 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for...
$1,560
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-108, R.2, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/37). PCGS Population (1/24). ...
$100
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