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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. 5. S1LE, S7UE-JCHb, S8C, S13B. Stars are medium large with points close to milling. Date has large 8's similar to No. 101 but a different 2 with a square base and knobbed top. Figures are very close and low, width is 8 ¼ mm. and first 8 is recut inside loops, probably over a small 8. Small engraving tool mark ¼ mm. long from drapery at right breast. Triangular die defect between breasts. Early die state has heavy lines above cap.
Reverse Description
A nearly touches arrowhead REV. H. A1C, A2UH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and high. A-A nearly touch. I is centered under T. A die crack completely encircles reverse at outer edges of legend and just inside milling, on most specimens. Third line of stripe 4 well below shield. First line of stripe 5 to crossbar 3. Other lines to second and fourth crossbars. (66,66,66,65,64) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194314
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:
Square Base 2, Large 8s
Variety 2:
O-109
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:
3
PCGS #:
39763
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109 MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$39,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,000 | $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: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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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
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU53 Details. ...
$232
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 25, 29 finer (11/2...
$228
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, MS64 NGC....
$4,080
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/21). NGC Census: (1/20). CDN: $176 Whsle. Bid ...
$204
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). NGC Census: (1/10). AU55. From The F...
$720
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-3. Square Base 2, Large 8s. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,920
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/2 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (1/2 and 0/1+). MS62....
$1,352
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (7/3 and 0/1+). AU58....
$528
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/15). NGC Census: (2/17). XF40. From The S. R...
$144
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (2/20). ...
$94
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/7). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$376
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/6). NGC Census: (4/10). AU53. ...
$432
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, MS64 NGC. ...
$3,760
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, VF35 ANACS. ...
$159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, -- Polished -- ANACS. AU55 Details. ...
$264
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-3. Square Base 2, Large 8s. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,440
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,080
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,645
1828 50C Square Base 2, Large 8s, O-109, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (2/17). XF40. ...
$162
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