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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 line OBV. 10-s2. Same as 10 except die line above star 7 may not show in this marriage. Late die states show a die crack joining all stars on left.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 2 mm. and well centered REV. O. A1UE, A2C, A3C. 50 C. is 2 mm. A-A is ½ mm. Right sides of T-I in line. Left base of M higher than right base of A. Most specimens show a fine die crack that joins STATES OF AMERICA and continues across arrowheads, 50 C to milling below olive leaves. (65,64,64,63,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193971
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-116a
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:
1
PCGS #:
39688
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1826 50c O-116a MS
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1826 50c O-116a 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 |
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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
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$439
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (7/23). NGC Census: (5/34). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bi...
$288
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$288
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$210
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$480
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, MS62 PCGS....
$1,680
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (10/3). PCGS Population: (2/3). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$630
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/29). NGC Census: (1/44). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12....
$81
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/18). NGC Census: (2/37). VF30. From The S. R. Collection. ...
$114
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, MS63 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$1,800
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU53 PCGS....
$432
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116a. Rarity-1. EF-40 (PCGS).
$168
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116a. Rarity-1. AU-50 (NGC).
$360
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/16). NGC Census: (5/29). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$432
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (8/13). PCGS Population: (5/5). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$504
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,100
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (10/3). PCGS Population: (2/2). AU58. From The Founding Fathers Collectio...
$504
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,440
1826 50C O-116a, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (5/21). AU53. ...
$276
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