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1831 50c O-120

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VG8 $2,250.00
VG10 $3,000.00
F12 $3,750.00
F15 $5,250.00
VF20 $8,250.00
VF25 $8,500.00
VF30 $8,750.00
VF35 $9,000.00

Apr Data

10 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, Fine 12 PCGS. The discontinued lowest arrow shaft between the eagle's claw is one diagnostic and t 12 HA 4,800 07/01/2024
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, Fine 12 PCGS. The Spring 2023 issue of Stephen Herrman's Bust half dollar listing shows fewer than 12 HA 2,880 09/25/2023
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, VF20 PCGS. 20 HA 5,040 09/25/2023
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/1). VF35. Mintage 5,873,660. From The Foun 35 HA 7,200 12/20/2021
    1831 O-120 PCGS VG-8 8 Scotsman 1,593 11/06/2020
    1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-120. Rarity-6-. VG-8 (PCGS). 8 Stacks Bowers 2,280 11/15/2019
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, Fine 15 NGC. 15 HA 3,120 08/16/2018
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, VF20 PCGS Secure. 20 HA 6,600 06/14/2018
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, VG10 PCGS. 10 HA 4,560 06/14/2018
    1831 50C O-120, Low R.6, VF20 PCGS. 20 HA 9,600 04/25/2018
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 39857
      Coin Date: 1831
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Variety: O-120
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
      Mintage: 5,873,660
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1807-1836
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 32.5
      Fineness: 0.89
      Weight (Grams): 13.48
      Weight (Ounces): 0.4755
      Designer: John Reich
      Edge: Lettered (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
      Obverse Description: Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
      Reverse Description: An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
      General Notes: Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
      PCGS #: 39857
      NGC ID: 24FV
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