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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
Star 8 only ½ mm. from cap OBV. 5. S1LE, S7UE-JCHb, S8UH, S13UE. S1 is 1 mm. Dr., S13 slightly over ¼ mm. from curl. Date is 8 mm. and pretty well centered. Die lines evident on most specimens between end of bust and edge.
Reverse Description
A1C, top of 5 slightly recut REV. E. A1C, A2B, A3B. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. Top of 5 is recut and 5 is higher than 0 and tipped to left. C is also tipped sharply to left. A-A is ½ mm. Right side of I centered under T. (67,66,65,65,64) R.2.
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194340
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-108
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:
4-
PCGS #:
39787
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-108 MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-108 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$28,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $15,500 | $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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$124
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$129
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$720
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$750
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, Low R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/11). Mintage 3,712,156....
$264
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/4). NGC Census: (0/13). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$228
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, Low R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1). NGC Census: (1/6). AU55. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$552
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.2, MS64 PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg-Link. PCGS Population: (1/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/...
$2,640
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.2, AU53 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1...
$329
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Small Letters. VF-30 (NGC).
$94
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (2/10). AU50. Mintage 3,712,156. F...
$264
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-112. Rarity-1. Small Letters. EF-45 (NGC).
$132
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$118
1829 50C Small Letters, O-108, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (0/1). NGC Census: (1/6). AU55. Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$312
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Small Letters. MS-64 (NGC).
$3,513
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