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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
Die crack bottom of date OBV. 1. S1B, S7B-JCHb, S8LH, S13UE. S1 is 1 ¼ mm. Dr. Date is 9 mm., with a sharp needle like point on curl of 2. A die crack joins date at base and extends to left of 1.
Reverse Description
AT joined, AM well separated REV. A. A1B, A2LH, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A-A nearly touch. Left side of T in line with right side of I. The vertical stripes of shield are mostly solid. Many fine penetrations from crossbars into wings both right and left. A die line extends ¼ mm. from top of left end of scroll. (67,66,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193949
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1826
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-101a
Coin Date:
1826
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39667
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Coin Value History
1826 50c O-101a MS
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1826 50c O-101a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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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1826 50C O-101a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 45, 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
$244
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 3 in 55, 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,00...
$480
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, MS66 PCGS....
$8,400
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU50 PCGS. Mintage 4,000,000....
$264
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/26). PCGS Population: (0/16). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage...
$104
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (6/4). PCGS Population: (2/3). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage ...
$576
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/25). PCGS Population: (0/16). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. M...
$73
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (3/13). NGC Census: (2/21). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bi...
$129
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-2. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$216
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/5). NGC Census: (1/11). AU53. Mintage 4,000,000. From The S. R. Coll...
$264
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC).
$164
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/7 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (4/12 and 0/0+). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$264
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU55 NGC....
$660
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, MS66 PCGS....
$10,200
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 4,000,000. ...
$192
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. ...
$911
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-2. VF-30 (PCGS).
$156
1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-101a. Rarity-2. AU Details--Environmental Damage (NGC).
$200
1826 50C O-101a, R.2, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 4,000,000. ...
$306
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