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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
Vertical die line at lips OBV. 12. S1B, S7UH-JCHb, S8UH, S13LE. Stars 8 and 13 are each slightly less than ½ mm. from cap and curl. Date is 8 mm. and low, with a 3 more slender and open than most. Laced lips similar to OBV.1. Late die states show circular die break from rim left of date across tip of bust through stars on left to edge above cap.
Reverse Description
Double left corner of shield REV. M. A1B, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. A thick stubby top on 5 and 50 is very close together. A-A is slightly less than 1 mm. I is centered under left side of T. A small notch creates the double corner on shield. (65,65,64,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194407
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1832
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-118
Coin Date:
1832
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,797,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
39877
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-118 MS
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1832 50c Small Letters, O-118 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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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1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, AU50 NGC. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$390
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, VF30 NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$195
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 9 in 40, 33 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$220
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 7 in 35, 42 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$134
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 5 in 45, 28 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$177
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 25, 53 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$149
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, AU55 NGC. Mintage 4,797,000....
$480
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, AU58 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. Mintage 4,797,000....
$660
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, MS61 NGC....
$1,020
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. Mintage 4,797,000....
$84
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$2,400
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,480
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. Rarity-1. Small Letters. AU-53 (PCGS).
$360
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population: (0/3). MS62. Mintage 4,797,000. ...
$1,020
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$4,935
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 30, 49 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$169
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (8/50). PCGS Population: (9/31). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$169
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/30). NGC Census: (2/51). VF35. Mintage 4,797,000. From...
$91
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (8/41). PCGS Population: (4/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$192
1832 50C Small Letters, O-118, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/18). PCGS Population: (5/13). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$444
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