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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
OBV. 2. S1B, 7LH-UHHb, S8B, S13UE. Stars are small and clear of milling. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and a bit low. Unlike obverse 1 the 5 has a narrow and nearly straight top. 83 is closer than 18 or 35. The forecurl and headband curve away from each other leaving a definite oval between. There is a flat spot in the milling opposite end of bust, with little or no separation of the segments.
Reverse Description
Die defect lines between stripes REV. B. A1LE, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 mm. and loop of 5 is nearly closed. A-A is 1 mm. Left sides of T-I are in line. A prominent center dot is directly on the fourth crossbar. There are a number of parallel diagonal die defect lines between stripes of shield. Also a small elongated vertical lump between stripes 2 and 3, but closer to 3. This is reverse S of 1834 carried over to 1835. (65,65,65,65,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194028
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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-103
Coin Date:
1835
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,352,006
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39929
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1835 50c O-103 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,500 | $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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1835 50C O-103, R.2, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$149
1835 50C O-103, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,352,006....
$415
1835 50C O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$872
1835 50C O-103, R.2, XF40 NGC. Mintage 5,352,006....
$180
1835 50C O-103, R.2, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$186
1835 50C O-103, R.2, MS64 PCGS....
$3,120
1835 50C O-103, R.2, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/91). Mintage 5,352,006....
$1,080
1835 50C O-103, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/14). Mintage 5,352,006....
$139
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. Die State 103.2. MS-65 (CACG). Legacy Holder.
$7,800
1835 50C O-103, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/15). NGC Census: (1/29). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintag...
$124
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$108
1835 50C O-103, R.2, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/15). NGC Census: (0/30). VG8 . Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$51
1835 50C O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. Ex: Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure. NGC Census: (5/13). PCGS Population (2/3). Mintage: 5,352,...
$352
1835 50C O-103, R.2, AU50 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/19). PCGS Population (1/4). Mintage: 5,352,00...
$235
1835 50C O-103, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$930
1835 50C O-103, R.2 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. XF Details. Mintage 5,352,006....
$139
1835 50C O-103, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (3/22). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
$204
1835 50C O-103, R.2, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/1). NGC Census: (0/2). MS64. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$4,080
1835 50C O-103, R.2, MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1). Mintage 5,352,006....
$1,620
1835 50C O-103, R.2, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (1/28). Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$84
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