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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
Close date is 7 ½ mm. 21 very close OBV. 4. S1C, S7LE-JCHb, S8UE, S13UE. Stars large and well formed. Date is 7 ½ mm. and the 21 is very close, only about ¼ mm. at top and ½ mm. at bottom separates the 2 and 1. Center dot on neck.
Reverse Description
C entirely right of olive stem REV. E. A1UE, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 2 mm. and C. is far right. A-A is ½ mm. I is centered under left side of T. Arrowheads are close. Base of A2 is higher than adjacent base of M. (66,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193871
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1821
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-105a
Coin Date:
1821
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,305,797
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39583
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1821 50c O-105a MS
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1821 50c O-105a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $42,000 | $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: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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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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1821 50C O-105a, R.1, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$207
1821 50C O-105a, R.1 -- Polished -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 1,305,797....
$415
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$1,080
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$40,800
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2). NGC Census: (0/7). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage...
$960
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/2). NGC Census: (1/1). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$1,920
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (2/7). AU53. Mintage 1,305,797. From The Foundin...
$600
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$6,300
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Mintage 1,305,797. From The Donald R. Frederick Collection of Early U...
$141
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). PCGS Population: (0/7). Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$147
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/4). NGC Census: (2/9). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mi...
$540
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS65+ PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$36,000
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (125/207). NGC Census: (57/153). CDN: $810 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$600
1821 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105a. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$588
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$8,400
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population: (2/5). AU50. Mintage 1,305,797. ...
$312
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$3,995
1821 50C O-105a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. ...
$1,528
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