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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
1 unusually low, star 8 recut OBV. 13. S1C, S7UH-UHHb, S8LE, S13UE. Star 8 slightly recut around outer points and ¾ mm. from cap. Date is 7 ¾ mm. with the 1 unusually low and well in line with 836. 83 is closer than 18 or 36 and the 3 is nearly closed to center bar.
Reverse Description
Line 1 of stripe 2 solid to crossbar 2 REV. O. A1B, A2UE, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high, with a large C and well formed 5. A-A is ½ mm. Right sides of D-E in line. Border of shield is broad and coarse at left and a thin line at right. (65,65,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194458
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1836
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:
Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
O-117
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,545,000
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
39952
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-117 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-117 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $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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$293
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$159
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 30, 19 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$149
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (8/6). Mintage 6,545,000....
$840
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, MS62 NGC....
$1,500
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (1/25). PCGS Population: (0/18). CDN: $137.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$111
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$516
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (1/15). AU50. Mintage 6,545,000. F...
$288
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, MS61 NGC. ...
$1,116
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (6/17). Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$222
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/6). NGC Census: (2/19). Mintage: 6,545,000. ...
$141
1836 50C Capped Bust, Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU58. Mintage 6,545,000....
$242
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,058
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/12). NGC Census: (1/22). VF35. Mintage 6,545,000. From...
$79
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (1/5). PCGS Population: (0/1). MS60. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$932
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-117, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/8). NGC Census: (1/13). AU50. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$264
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$175
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$810
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