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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
18 higher than 31 OBV. 6. S1LE, S7UH-TOC, S8LH, S13C, S4LH, S12LE. Stars are large. Date is 7 ¼ mm. and high. 8 sharply higher than 3 both top and bottom. Small lump in field 1 mm. from inner point of star 5.
Reverse Description
First stripe appears as 2 lines REV. H. A1B, A2B, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high, with tall figures and straight pointed top on 5. A-A is ½ mm. Right side of I is centered under T. Line 2 and 3 of stripe 1 are joined, thus appearing as a 2 line stripe, but a slight separation is visible at top. (67,66,66,66,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
193995
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1831
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-109
Coin Date:
1831
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,873,660
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39845
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Coin Value History
1831 50c O-109 MS
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1831 50c O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $19,000 | $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 – $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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1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS61 PCGS. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$1,159
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF40 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 5,873,660....
$201
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$4,440
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS64 NGC. Ex: Highland Collection. NGC Census: (1/3). Mintage 5,873,660....
$2,280
1831 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC....
$660
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (8/19). PCGS Population: (6/13). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage...
$198
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (2/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/4 and 0/1+). CDN: $1,380 Whsle. Bi...
$1,320
1831 50C O-109, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/22). NGC Census: (0/29). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintag...
$144
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. AU-50 (PCGS).
$288
50C 1831 PCGS MS66 CAC
$24,675
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS62 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,560
1831 50C O-109, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population: (3/5). AU55. Mintage 5,873,660...
$132
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. EF-40 (PCGS).
$156
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$6,666
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,468
1831 50C O-109, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/4). PCGS Population: (2/3). AU58. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$504
1831 50C O-109, R.1, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (8/18). PCGS Population: (4/12). XF45. Mintage 5,873,660. ...
$150
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS. Ex: Link. PCGS Population: (2/1). NGC Census: (0/4). MS63. Mintage 5,873,660....
$1,382
1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-1. VF-35 (PCGS).
$180
1831 50C O-109, R.1, MS66 NGC. ...
$9,900
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