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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
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
A-A nearly touch REV. B. A1LE, A2B, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A nearly touch, on reverse A they are well separated. Base of A2 is higher than the adjacent base of M. Left sides of T-I in line. Second T in STATES is low. (This reverse was first used in 1827, Rev. G.) (66,65,65,65,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194306
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-102
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 #:
39755
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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102 MS
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1828 50c Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102 MS
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| 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 |
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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$7,320
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$439
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$329
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$1,740
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/18). NGC Census: (0/13). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for...
$180
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$312
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Curl Base No Knob 2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/8). AU55. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$408
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (3/14). PCGS Population: (0/18). Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$206
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/9). NGC Census: (3/11). Mintage: 3,075,200. ...
$411
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, MS65 PCGS. ...
$9,760
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, AU58 PCGS. Housed in a PCGS 35th Anniversary holder. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for N...
$854
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (1/8). AU53. Mintage 3,075,200. ...
$312
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,146
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, XF40 PCGS Secure. EX: Peterson. PCGS Population: (5/18 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0...
$144
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$384
1828 50C Curl Base 2, No Knob, O-102, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/3). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 3,075,200. ...
$646
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$8,400
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$940
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$329
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