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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
8 recut at top, heavy numerals OBV. 11. S1UH, S7UH-UHHb, S8UH, S13UE. Stars 2, 5, and 12 show recutting. Date is 7 ½ mm. and low, with thick heavy numerals and the 8 widely recut at top.
Reverse Description
Diagonal line between stripes 3,4,5 and 6 REV. M. A1UE, A2UE, A3C. 50 C. is 1 mm. and high, with a well-formed 5 that has a broad curved top and is higher than 0. A-A is 1 mm. Right sides of D-E in line, Legend is close to milling and scroll is close to legend. A long straight diagonal die line runs from bottom to top between stripes 3 to 6. I in AMERICA recut at base. Long straight die line connects tip of upper olive leaf to left wing. Circular die lines at base between S-O and F-A. (66,65,64,64,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194455
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-115
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 #:
39950
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-115 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-115 MS
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| 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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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $90 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $34,800
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS63 PCGS....
$1,500
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS66 CACG....
$15,600
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2)....
$870
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details....
$180
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/16). NGC Census: (1/16). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$129
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/6). NGC Census: (1/9). AU53. From The Founding Fat...
$552
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-115. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS).
$312
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/13). NGC Census: (1/16). ...
$84
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS65 PCGS. ...
$6,462
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (2/13). PCGS Population (1/5). ...
$100
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-115. Rarity-3. EF-45 (NGC).
$164
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, MS64 NGC....
$3,373
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/2). NGC Census: (2/2). CDN: $682 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,020
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/6). NGC Census: (1/10). CDN: $297 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$372
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/4). NGC Census: (1/9). From The Southeast Kansas ...
$282
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/4). PCGS Population (1/3). ...
$352
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-115. Rarity-3. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,245
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-115 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$135
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