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Die marriage known in proof format only. Three known impaired proofs certified at PCGS.
Obverse Description
Dash (-) left from base of I OBV. 8. S1B, S7UH-JCHb, S8C, S13LE. Stars well-formed and clear of milling. Date is 8 mm. with rather thick (broad faced) figures. Quickly recognized by the horizontal dash or bar just to the left of the base of one, where the one was first started too far to the left. (See O.112)
Reverse Description
Open depression in left corner of shield REV. P. A1C, A2B, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and high, with the 5 much higher than O. A-A is slightly less than ½ mm. I centered under left side of T. R is higher at base than adjacent I. A1 is recut at right base. This reverse P die equals 1833, O.113, reverse L. (PR 65, PR 60, PR 60, PR 60) R.7 NOTE: This marriage may be available in only proof or presentation specimen strike. No known business strike specimens have been verified.
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194471
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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:
Proof
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-123
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7+
PCGS #:
39884
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-123 PR
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-123 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$124,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $103,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1818 50c PR
Worth: $24,000 – $150,000
1820 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $72,000
1821 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $180,000
1822 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
1823 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Worth: $155,000 – $155,000
1825 50c PR
Worth: $35,000 – $108,000
1826 50c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $102,000
1827 50c PR
Worth: $40,000 – $312,000
1829 50c PR
Worth: $45,000 – $120,000
1830 50c PR
Worth: $36,000 – $96,000
1831 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $102,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Worth: $30,000 – $480,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
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