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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
Large close date, no knob on 2 OBV. 5. S1UH, S7LE-FOC near junction with Hb, S8B, S13UE. Stars large and close to milling. Date is 8 ½ mm., 2 has a large curled top with no knob and a square base. Bold center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
ME joined at top by die line REV. E. A1LE, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 2 ¼ mm. A-A is ½ mm. ME joined at top and there are small lumps in field below I in UNITED. This same reverse is also used in 1821. (See O.102) (65,65,65,65,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194240
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1820
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:
Square Base 2, No Knob
Variety 2:
O-106
Coin Date:
1820
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
751,122
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39569
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Coin Value History
1820 50c Square Base 2, No Knob, O-106 MS
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1820 50c Square Base 2, No Knob, O-106 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$98,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $81,500 | $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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
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Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1820 50C Square 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12....
$268
1820 50C Square 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35....
$354
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 53, 13 finer (10/25). CDN: $900 W...
$1,098
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20. ...
$139
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, MS63 PCGS....
$13,200
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/18 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/11 and...
$552
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. MS-65 PL (NGC).
$66,000
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, AU58 PCGS....
$3,360
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$3,030
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/19). NGC Census: (5/13). XF40. ...
$540
1820 50c Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.1, MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,240
1820 50c Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (1/4 and 0...
$2,040
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-1. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. VG-8 (PCGS).
$192
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-1. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. VF-30 (ANACS).
$192
1820 50c Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.1, MS60 NGC. Gold CAC. ...
$6,462
1820 50c Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,058
1820 50c Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/18). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$282
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, AU53 PCGS....
$1,440
1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-106. Rarity-2. Square Base No Knob 2, Large Date. VF-20 (PCGS).
$264
1820 50C Square Base 2, Large Date, No Knob, O-106, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/18). NGC Census: (2/11). CDN: $525 ...
$720
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