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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
Die crack bottom of date OBV. 1. S1B, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. Date is 9 mm., with a sharp needle like point on curl of 2. A die crack joins date at base and extends to left of 1.
Reverse Description
AT joined, AM well separated REV. A. A1B, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A nearly touch. Left side of T in line with right side of I. The vertical stripes of shield are mostly solid. Many fine penetrations from crossbars into wings both right and left. A die line extends ¼ mm. from top of left end of scroll. (67,66,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193948
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
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:
O-101
Coin Date:
1826
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39666
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Coin Value History
1826 50c O-101 MS
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1826 50c O-101 MS
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| 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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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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 Overdate 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: $75 – $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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$1,200
1826 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (3/11). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
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$720
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$360
1826 50C O-101, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/4). PCGS Population: (0/2). AU55. Mintage 4,000,000. From The Founding ...
$492
1826 50C O-101, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,800
1826 50C O-101, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (1/14). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$114
1826 50C O-101, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,401
1826 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population: (2/4). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage ...
$211
1826 50C O-101, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,116
1826 50C O-101, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population: (2/4). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$94
1826 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (2/11). Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$144
1826 50C O-101, R.1, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/10). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 4,000,000....
$153
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$176
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