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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
S7UE-TOC, Date is 8 mm OBV. 3. S1C, S7UE-TOC, S8UH, S13B. Stars on left usually show more detail than those on right, and are all small and close to milling. Date is small, evenly spaced and a close 8 mm. Most specimens show a fine crack from star 10 to lower curls.
Reverse Description
C very close to stem, E under right of D REV. D. A1UE, A2LE, A3B. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high. C only ¼ mm. from end of olive stem. A-A slightly over 1 mm. I is entirely right of stand of T. E is centered under right side of D. Some specimens show recutting of letters of motto. Upper arrow shaft recut with arrow shaft extending through lower olive leaves and stand of 5 recut. (66,66,65,65,65,) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193986
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1829
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:
Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-105a
Coin Date:
1829
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,712,156
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
506728
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Coin Value History
1829 50c Small Letters, O-105a MS
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1829 50c Small Letters, O-105a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$23,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105a. Rarity-2. Small Letters. AU-55 (PCGS).
$456
1829 50C O-105a, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Link. CAC Population: (1/0). Mintage 3,712,156....
$900
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105a. Rarity-1. Small Letters. VF-35 (PCGS).
$156
1829 50C O-105a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/7). NGC Census: (0/6). XF40. Mintage 3,712,156. From The S. R. Colle...
$121
1829 50C O-105a, R.1, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2). PCGS Population: (2/3). Mintage 3,712,156. ...
$156
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-105a. Rarity-1. Small Letters. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$49,350
1829 50C O-105a AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,712,156. From The Skidaway Island Collec...
$564
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105a, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (221/263). NGC Census: (177/237). AU58. Mintage 3,712...
$840
1829 50C Small Letters, O-105a, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/3). Mintage: 3,712,156....
$247
1829 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-105a. Rarity-1. Small Letters. EF-45 (NGC).
$164
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