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1936 50c Elgin AU55
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1936 50c Elgin MS

AU55

1936 50c Elgin

Greysheet & CPG® Price Guide

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Greysheet (2026)
$1,234
Wholesale
Price History
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CPG (2026)
$1,234
Retail
Price History

Auction Prices

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1936 50C Elgin AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/5864). NGC Census: (0/3231). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
AU55 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/5864). NGC Census: (0/3231). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$120
Sold 11/11/2014
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/2985). PCGS Population (0/5354). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia W...
AU55 ANACS
1936 50C Elgin--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/2985). PCGS Population (0/5354). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia W...
$126
Sold 4/6/2010
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1936 50C Elgin AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3411). PCGS Population: (9/6303). CDN: $127 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2...
AU58 NGC
1936 50C Elgin AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3411). PCGS Population: (9/6303). CDN: $127 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2...
$139
Sold 10/20/2021
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1936 50C Elgin AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/3103). PCGS Population (7/5605). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
AU58 ANACS
1936 50C Elgin AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/3103). PCGS Population (7/5605). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$162
Sold 6/3/2012
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 20,015. ...
MS60
1936 50C Elgin -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. Mintage 20,015. ...
$126
Sold 11/4/2021
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1936 50C Elgin -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. CAC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/3292). PCGS Population: (0/6054). CDN: $160 Wh...
MS60 CAC
1936 50C Elgin -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. CAC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/3292). PCGS Population: (0/6054). CDN: $160 Wh... CAC approved
$119
Sold 7/11/2017
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1936 50C Elgin--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/2909). PCGS Population (0/5237). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia W...
AU50 ANACS
1936 50C Elgin--Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/2909). PCGS Population (0/5237). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia W...
$172
Sold 6/29/2008
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1936 Elgin AU50 ANACS. ...
AU50 ANACS
$126
Sold 5/27/2003
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1936 50C Elgin MS62 ANACS. Mintage 20,015. ...
MS62 ANACS
1936 50C Elgin MS62 ANACS. Mintage 20,015. ...
$159
Sold 8/1/2022
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1936 50C Elgin MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/5794). NGC Census: (10/3213). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
MS62 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population (53/5794). NGC Census: (10/3213). Mintage: 20,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$159
Sold 10/21/2014
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Auction Prices, Other Grades

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1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-65 (NGC).
MS65 NGC
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-65 (NGC).
$268
Sold 10/28/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-66 (NGC).
MS66 NGC
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-66 (NGC).
$317
Sold 9/24/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1936 50C Elgin MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2" rattler holder. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,...
MS64 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2" rattler holder. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,...
$293
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 20,0...
MS63 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 20,0...
$293
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20...
MS65 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20...
$317
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,0...
MS64 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 20,0...
$268
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20...
MS65 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20...
$732
Sold 9/22/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,015. ...
MS63 ANACS
1936 50C Elgin MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,015. ...
$220
Sold 9/16/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
MS66 PCGS CAC
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. CAC approved
$1,586
Sold 9/11/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1936 50C Elgin MS67+ PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,015. ...
MS67 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS67+ PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,015. ...
$1,068
Sold 9/5/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS67 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,015. ...
MS67 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS67 PCGS. CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,015. ...
$500
Sold 8/24/2026
Heritage Auctions
1936 50C Elgin MS68 PCGS. ...
MS68 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS68 PCGS. ...
$5,734
Sold 5/1/2026
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1936 50C Elgin MS68 PCGS....
MS68 PCGS
1936 50C Elgin MS68 PCGS....
$9,000
Sold 10/2/2025
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1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$120
Sold 4/9/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$168
Sold 1/10/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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