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Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6189
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
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
PCGS #:
6151
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Coin Value History
1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters MS
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1828 50c Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters MS
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| 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
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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
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$232
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$220
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-110, R.2, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. ...
$139
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-110, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$177
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-113, R.3, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$271
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-117, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$134
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-117, R.1 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. ...
$84
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-115. Rarity-2. Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters. VF-20 (PCGS).
$415
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-115, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (39/23)....
$1,159
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-114, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 7 in 45, 10 finer (10/25). CDN: $2...
$293
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-114, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$408
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117. Rarity-1. Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters. AU-55 (NGC).
$456
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-110, R.2, MS65 PCGS....
$5,160
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-115, R.2, MS66 PCGS....
$18,000
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-113, R.3, MS62 PCGS....
$1,320
1828 50C Square Base 2, Small 8s, Large Letters, O-112, R.3, MS61 NGC....
$1,320
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$65
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