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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
Date is 8 ¼, Star is7B-JCHb OBV. 2. S1LH, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. All stars on left are drawn to edge. Star 13 almost ½ mm. from curl. Date is 8 ¼ mm. Some specimens show a die lump below bust to left of date.
Reverse Description
REV. B. A1C, A2B, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high, with a short top on 5 that is noticeably filled between the stand and crossbar. The 5 is higher than 0, tipped more to left and the knob is nearly closed to the broken end of the stand. The C. is large and open. A-A is ¾ mm. Left side of T and right side of I in line. Outside of lower curve of D is recut. Three lines of stripe 1 and lines 2 and 3 of stripe 2 and line 3 of stripe 5 to crossbar 2. 0 in 50 C. recut at bottom. (65,65,64,64,63) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194334
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-103
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39781
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-103 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-103 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$415
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Mintage 3,712,156....
$149
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$900
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/19). Mintage 3,712,156....
$169
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/14). PCGS Population: (5/13). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$192
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/5 and 0/0+). CDN: $375 Whsle...
$780
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/9). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$660
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/24). NGC Census: (0/29). CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$105
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (0/4). MS61. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$990
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,160
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,800
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-1. Small Letters. AU-53 Details--Cleaned (ANACS).
$283
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 3,712,156....
$342
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/23). Mintage 3,712,156....
$114
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 3,712,156....
$840
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/15). NGC Census: (1/20). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$156
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. Small Letters. EF-45 (PCGS).
$264
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/5). PCGS Population: (3/5). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$516
1829 50C Small Letters, O-103, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/8). NGC Census: (1/9). AU53. Mintage 3,712,156. Fr...
$1,140
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$1,058
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