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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
Stars OBV. 20-s2. Same as 20 except in this die marriage all stars on left are usually flat, while all on right are relatively sharp.
Reverse Description
Jointed L REV. W. A1C, A2UE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. large and well centered. A-A is slightly over ¼ mm. All specimens noted have a small defect lump near top of stripe 1 and part of an extra line on the left side of stripe 4 which is 1 mm. long. A small ridge in stand of the L in PLURIBUS (similar to the I in reverse V) is diagnostic. (65,63,63,63,61) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194282
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-129
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 #:
39728
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-129 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-129 MS
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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 |
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 55, 7 finer (10/25). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$610
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/10). NGC Census: (1/8). CDN: $306 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$348
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, MS64 PCGS. CAC. The Spring 2023 revision of Stephen J. Herrman's roster lists a pai...
$5,280
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/11 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/9 and 0/0+). CDN: ...
$312
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,680
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF 40 Details. NGC Census: (1/11). PCGS Population: (2/11). XF...
$74
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/13). Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$63
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, R.4, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,645
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, R.4, MS62 NGC. ...
$1,645
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS....
$540
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $306 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$252
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, MS64 NGC....
$4,080
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/11 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/9 and 0/0+). CDN: ...
$288
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. EX: Witham. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (1/11). XF40. Mintage 5,...
$180
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (1/5). AU55. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$432
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, AU50 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (1/8). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for...
$480
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, R.4, MS64 NGC. The "Jointed L" in PLURIBUS is diagnostic of this scarce 1827 variety, one of...
$3,840
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-129, Low R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (2/9). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$216
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$2,350
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