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The 150th anniversary of the South Carolina's capital city of Columbia is honored on this 1936 coin. The city of Columbia, founded in 1786, is honored on the obverse by a statue of Justice with Old State House of 1790 to the left and the New State House, completed by 1907, on the right. The reverse showcases a palmetto, which serves as the state's iconic symbol. Some will note a broken oak limb below the palmetto; this symbolizes Fort Moultrie, built with palmetto wood, and its success in defeating King George's oak ships.
The coins were quite popular and were fairly and widely distributed. They remain a favorite commemorative coin today for many collectors, who can find them in a range of grades mostly clustered around the MS62-66 range. Examples grading MS67 or higher are rare and desirable. A great many pieces showcase decent luster, nice color, and overall great eye appeal.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10299
Designer:
A. Wolfe Davidson
Obverse Designer:
A. Wolfe Davidson
Reverse Designer:
A. Wolfe Davidson
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Columbia
Coin Date:
1936-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,007
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9293
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Coin Value History
1936-S 50c Columbia MS
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1936-S 50c Columbia MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $4,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$268
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-68 (NGC).
$2,684
1936-S 50C Columbia MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mint...
$256
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS).
$232
1936-S 50C Columbia MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 123 in 67, 16 finer (3/26). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 8,00...
$464
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$168
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-65 (NGC). CAC.
$264
1936-S 50C Columbia -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 8,007. ...
$132
1936-S 50C Columbia MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1414). PCGS Population (19/1908). Mintage: 8,007. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$172
1936-S 50C Columbia AU55--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details....
$190
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$268
1936-S 50C Columbia MS68 PCGS. CAC. Columbia, South Carolina sesquicentennial halves were struck at all three mints for a s...
$4,320
1936-S 50C Columbia MS63 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 8,007. ...
$195
1936-S 50C Columbia MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (578/1601). NGC Census: (214/1391). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$186
1936-S 50C Columbia MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 122 in 67, 16 finer (1/26). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 8,00...
$586
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$168
1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-65 (PCGS).
$240
1936-S 50C Columbia--Cleaned--MS60 ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1369). PCGS Population (0/1874). Mintage: 8,007. Numis...
$126
1936-S Columbia MS62 ANACS. ...
$121
1936-S Columbia AU55--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc ...
$126
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $190 – $52,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $360 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $150 – $14,500
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $160 – $16,100
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $405 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,400
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,100
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,520
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
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