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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-112 MS PL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3868 oz
$24.88
1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-112 MS PL
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Proof-like surfaces, Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.

Obverse Description

Die defect lines left of date

OBV. 7. S1UE, S7UE-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. Date is 8 mm. and the figures are thick and close. There are several horizontal lines about 2 mm. to left of 1 and between end of bust and milling. These lines are visible on most specimens but disappear on worn specimens. S1 is ¾ mm. Dr. S13 less than ¼ mm. C.

Reverse Description

REV. J. (see O.111) Die defect lines connecting arrowheads and recutting at C in 50 C partially obliterated by die lapping. (66,65,65,64,63) R.3

Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)

Catalog Information

GSID: 375990
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, Small 8s, Large Letters
Variety 2: O-112
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
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