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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
Small tine on right loop of 6; Stars 6, 7, and 11 recut OBV. 1. S1LE, S7UE-UHHb, S8UH, S13LE. Stars are small, sharp and well clear of milling. S6UE. S8 is 1 mm. from cap. Date is 7 ½ mm. with 83 a shade closer than 18 or 36. A tiny spur or tine attached to right side of loop on 6. Late die states or worn specimens may not show the small tine at 6, or all of the recutting at stars 6, 7 and 11. Small die line from end of nose.
Reverse Description
E far right in relation to D REV. A. A1UE, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and a trifle high. Loop of the 5 is nearly closed and the top is straight. A-A is slightly over ½ mm. There is a large double segment above last S in STATES. Crossbars lack detail. Stand of E is under right curve of D. I approximately centered under right side of T. Left side of N recut. This reverse was first used in 1834, Rev. I. (65,65,65,64,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194437
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-101a
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:
1
PCGS #:
39938
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-101a MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-101a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $90 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
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
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $34,800
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$3,360
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/9). Mintage 6,545,000....
$169
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/2). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,560
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,080
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (0/10). Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$120
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, AU53 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population (...
$282
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/4). PCGS Population (0/2). Mintage: ...
$90
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS64 NGC....
$2,280
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,410
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,200
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-101a, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$2,280
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