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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
Star 7 prominently recut OBV. 10. S1UE, S7UH-UHHb, S8B, S13UE. Star 7 broadly recut at outer points. Date is 7 ¼ mm. the 3 tipped more to left than other figures. Late state shows a die crack from edge between stars 5 and 6 into field. Late state shows a die crack from edge between stars 5 & 6 into field.
Reverse Description
Line 3 of stripe 3 extends below shield REV. L. A1B, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and high. The 5 is higher than 0 and tipped sharply to left. A-A is ¾ mm. Left side of E is centered under D. Center line of stripe 1 extends to second crossbar. Top of 5 recut. (65,65,64,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194454
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-114
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:
2
PCGS #:
39949
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-114 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-114 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: $40 – $48,000
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1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS61 NGC. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$976
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,782
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 35, 20 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$180
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU50 NGC. Mintage 6,545,000....
$312
1836 50C Capped Bust, Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, XF45 ANACS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$139
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/17 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/19 and 0/0+). CDN: $150 Whs...
$169
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/4). NGC Census: (2/7). AU55. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$408
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (4/3). PCGS Population: (1/3). AU58. Mintage 6,545,000. Fro...
$564
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-114. Rarity-2. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-114. Rarity-2. VG-8 (PCGS).
$40
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/18). NGC Census: (0/28). Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$57
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (3/10). AU53. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$264
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,175
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,645
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS61 NGC. ...
$881
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$300
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/15). PCGS Population: (3/14). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$204
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-114. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC).
$112
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-114, R.2, AU55 PCGS. Ex: Frederick Collection. PCGS Population: (5/3). NGC Census: (2/8). AU55. M...
$336
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