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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 is ¾ mm. from cap OBV. 11. S1UH, S7UH-JCHb, S8LE, S13LE. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. S13 is ½ mm. C. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and tall ones with full serifs. Die lines similar to a finger print at end of bust, below star 1 are usually visible.
Reverse Description
Die crack top of UNITED REV. M. A1UE, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. Arrowheads large and well separated. A-A slightly over ½ mm. Left sides of T and I are in line. A fine die break joins top of UNITED. This reverse was first used in 1830, (reverse H) (65,64,63,63,62) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194005
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
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:
O-118
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,873,660
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39855
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1831 50c O-118 MS
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1831 50c O-118 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $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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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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1831 50C O-118, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 5,873,660....
$174
1831 50C O-118, R.3, AU55 NGC....
$456
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$204
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1831 50C O-118, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (0/11). XF40. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$150
1831 50C O-118, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 5,873,660. From The Skidaway Island C...
$471
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. AU-50 (PCGS).
$432
1831 50C O-118, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (1/4). AU55. Mintage 5,873,660. From The Founding...
$504
1831 50C O-118, R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (3/8). XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$204
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,225
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS65 NGC. CAC. ...
$8,225
1831 50C O-118, R.3, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2). NGC Census: (1/1). Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$1,704
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