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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. 9. (see O.115) This marriage may show defect lines left of date.
Reverse Description
AM nearly touch at base REV. M. A1UH, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high with large well formed 5 that is higher than 0 and large C. A-A is ½ mm. Left sides of T-I in line. AM nearly touch at base and serif of M is higher than that of A. Line 2 of stripe 1 to crossbar 2. (see O.121) (65,65,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194322
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-116
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 #:
39770
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Coin Value History
1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116 MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
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
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$464
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 30,...
$171
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 35,...
$192
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 3,075,200....
$210
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$504
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, MS63 PCGS....
$2,880
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/28)....
$164
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. The majority of 1828 die marriages are grouped...
$1,800
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/3). PCGS Population: (0/6). CDN: $880...
$1,260
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$1,234
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,040
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/20). PCGS Population: (2/20). XF40. ...
$156
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2 -- Struck 5% Off Center -- VG8 NGC. ...
$960
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$37,600
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116. Rarity-2. Square 2, Small 8, Large Letters. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$229
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/11). NGC Census: (3/13). ...
$306
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, AU50 PCGS. ...
$366
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$2,040
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-116, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/29). PCGS Population: (3/25). CDN: $1...
$116
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