Whitman Expo
The Lipton Gallery is displaying a $3 million Augustus Saint-Gaudens statue that inspired the famous, similar design for Double Eagle gold coins.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
OBV. 16-s2.
Reverse Description
Die lump between scroll and D-S REV. S. A1LH, A2C, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and very low next to a narrow rim. A-A is ½ mm. There is a raised unfinished lump above scroll at E PL rising to base of first S in STATES and along scroll for about 4 mm. extending under edge of D and T. S is unfinished at top. Arrowheads flat and close. I is centered under left side of T. (This reverse was first used in 1825, Rev. L) (65,62,60,60,58) R.5
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194275
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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
Variety 2:
O-123
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4+
PCGS #:
39721
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1827 50c Square Base 2, O-123 MS
Body: Referring page: http://livetest.greysheet.com/prices/item/1827-50c-overton-o-123-square-base-2-bust-half-dollar/gsid/194275 GSID: 194275 Title: 1827 50c Square Base 2, O-123 MS
Subscribe to View
Log In
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-123 MS
Value By Grade
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-123 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
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
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 55, 3 finer (10/25). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$946
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 5,493,400....
$159
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/25). Mintage 5,493,400....
$119
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, R.5, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/20). NGC Census: (1/5). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, AU58 PCGS....
$2,280
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/19). NGC Census: (0/6). CDN: $108 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$180
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, XF40 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (0/5). XF40. Mintage 5,493,40...
$456
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/23). NGC Census: (0/8). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$84
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/21). NGC Census: (0/8). Mintage 5,493,400....
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, XF45 PCGS Secure. EX: 30th Anniversary. PCGS Population: (1/11 and 0/0+). NGC Censu...
$384
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$1,320
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/17). NGC Census: (1/6). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$228
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF25 Details. Mintage 5,493,400....
$119
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/5). XF40. Mintage 5,493,400. F...
$288
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, High R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $456 ...
$1,200
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/17). NGC Census: (1/6). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$89
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-123, Low R.5, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (0/5). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$376
Greysheet News
Kevin Lipton Opens Impressive Rare Coins, Fine Art & Antiques Gallery in Beverly Hills
9/24/2026
Consumer Advocate Mike Fuljenz Wins NLG's Newsletter Award
His free weekly newsletter offers insights on the coin and metals markets, and consumer education.
9/15/2026
Incredible Rarities Shatter Records Amid Furious Bidding at Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer 2026 Global Showcase Rarities Night Session
Stack's Bowers Galleries, one of the world's largest and most prestigious rare coin auction houses, is proud to announce record breaking results from the Rarities Night session of its annual Summer Global Showcase Auction.
9/15/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins Wednesday & Thursday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Thursday, July 2, 2026
