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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
Date in straight line, Stars 7, 11 and 13 recut OBV. 7. S1UH, S7LE-UHHb, S8LE, S13B. Stars are small and 7, 11 and 13 show recutting with tiny extra points. Date is 7 mm., well centered and evenly spaced, with figures set in nearly a straight line. 3 is open while loop of 5 is almost closed. Mouth is open with the usual abnormal curl to upper lip. Nose is almost pointed. Early states show a fine 2 mm. long die line through lower outside point of star 4. Hair line from upper curl touches headband behind forecurl.
Reverse Description
50 C. is 1 mm., A-A is 1 mm. REV. G. A1C, A2B, A3C. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high. The 5 is nearly closed and C. is much larger than 50. A-A is 1 mm. A shallow center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. Left side of D in line with right side of E. Right side of I under left side of T. (67,67,66,66,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194034
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1835
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:
1835
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,352,006
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39935
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Coin Value History
1835 50c O-109 MS
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1835 50c O-109 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $21,500 | $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
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
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
1835 50C O-109, R.2, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 7 in 40, 25 finer (11/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid ...
$171
1835 50C O-109, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 35, 32 finer (11/25). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid ...
$204
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/12). Mintage 5,352,006....
$312
1835 50C O-109, R.2, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 5,352,006....
$252
1835 50C O-109, R.2, MS63 PCGS....
$1,380
1835 50C O-109, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,600
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU55 PCGS. Housed in a green label holder. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (3/6). CDN: $375 Whsle....
$516
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/3). PCGS Population: (2/4). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 5...
$576
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/7 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/10 and 0/0+). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$240
1835 50C O-109, R.2, MS66 NGC. ...
$12,925
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. VF-30 (NGC).
$106
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. MS-65 (ICG).
$3,210
1835 50C O-109, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/16). PCGS Population: (6/20). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$159
1835 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-109. Rarity-2. VF-35 (ANACS).
$105
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/9). NGC Census: (0/9). AU50. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$264
1835 50C O-109, R.2, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$180
1835 50C O-109, R.2, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage 5,352,006....
$1,320
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (3/6). AU55. Mintage 5,352,006. ...
$422
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (4/3). AU58. Mintage 5,352,006. From A Small Cali...
$432
1835 50C O-109, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/7). NGC Census: (0/10). AU53. Mintage 5,352,006. From The Fo...
$516
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