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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
Thick base 2 with high serif OBV. 24. S1LH, S7B-CHb, S8LH, S13LH. S1 is ¾ mm. Dr. Date is 8 ¼ mm. and a shade high, with small thick figures. Some specimens show light parallel lines above cap.
Reverse Description
Die defect lines, small C REV. R. A1LH, A2UH, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and low, with a small C, the smallest of this date. Stripes of shield are mostly solid. A-A nearly touch, being less than ¼ mm. There are straight die defect lines below eagle's head and the left wing. (See O.122) (65,64,64,63,62) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194291
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-138
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 #:
39737
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Coin Value History
1827 50c Square Base 2, O-138 MS
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1827 50c Square Base 2, O-138 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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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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$480
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$2,160
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$408
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population: (1/9). AU53. ...
$372
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-138. Rarity-4. Square Base 2. EF-40 (PCGS).
$216
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/5). NGC Census: (1/3). AU55. ...
$432
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (0/10). VF20. ...
$114
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10). NGC Census: (3/6). CDN: $228 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$360
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (2/8). PCGS Population: (1/9). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for problem-f...
$188
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (3/5). From The Skidaway Island Colle...
$494
1827 50C Square Base 2, O-138, R.4, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/9). NGC Census: (3/5). XF45. From The S. R. Collection...
$408
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