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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
Curled base, pointed top 2, large 8's OBV. 1. S1C, S7UE-JCHb, S8LH, S13B, S12C. Date is 8 ½ mm., with large thick 8's and all figures are very close together. Die defect lines below bust and left of date.
Reverse Description
Die break lump in F REV. A. A1LH, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high. A-A is ¼ mm. Left sides of T and I in line. The die break lump in F shows on nearly all specimens. This reverse used in 1827. (see 1827 Rev. H) (64,64,64,63,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194305
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
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:
Curl Base 2, No Knob
Variety 2:
O-101
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,075,200
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39754
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Coin Value History
1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101 MS
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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$13,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $12,000 | $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: $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
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, VF35 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$195
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$390
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, AU58 NGC. Mintage 3,075,200....
$780
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, MS62 PCGS. Mintage 3,075,200....
$1,801
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, AU55 NGC. Mintage 3,075,200....
$840
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, AU50 PCGS....
$660
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, VF20 PCGS. Mintage 3,075,200....
$129
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, MS64 NGC....
$3,840
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$240
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/17). NGC Census: (0/24). VF30. Mintage 3,075,200....
$104
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,440
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (0/3). MS61. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$1,140
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Rarity-1. Curl Base No Knob 2. VF-35 (PCGS).
$132
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101. Curl Base No Knob 2. EF-45 (PCGS).
$432
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3). NGC Census: (5/6). AU58. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$840
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/2 and 0/0+). MS62. Mi...
$2,640
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 3,075,200....
$1,560
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (4/15). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for...
$336
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.2, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (0/25). PCGS Population: (0/23). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for N...
$76
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-101, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,910
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