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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
S7B-CHb, S12LH, S13 is ¼ mm. from curl OBV. 6. S1LE, S7B-CHb, S8UH, S13UE. Stars are large and close to milling. Star 12 to lower half of segment. Date is 7 ¾ mm. Curl of 2 is slender and the upturned serif is small, sharp and slanted out toward top of 7. Usually there are several small raised die defect ridges and lumps visible on neck below ear.
Reverse Description
First three stripes unfinished at lower ends REV. I. A1UE, A2LH, A3B. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high. A-A is slightly over ¼ mm. I is centered under right side of T. First two lines of stripes 1, 2, and 3 are unfinished and improperly joined at lower ends to side of shield. (64,64,64,63,63) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194255
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1827
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
Variety 2:
O-109
Coin Date:
1827
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,493,400
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
4-
PCGS #:
39702
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-109 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $18,000 | $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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$312
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/10). Mintage 5,493,400....
$192
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/8 and 0/0+). CDN: $360 W...
$360
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-4-. Square Base 2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$228
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,880
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$109
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$750
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (1/11). VF35. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$168
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,160
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-109, Low R.4, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (2/9). PCGS Population: (1/8). XF45. Mintage 5,493,400. ...
$300
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$188
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$1,020
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$168
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$156
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$840
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$118
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