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1837 50c Reeded Edge MS PL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3866 oz
$18.75
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1837 50c Reeded Edge MS PL
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Proof-like surfaces.

Obverse Description

Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. In a change from the lettered-edge coins, there are now 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right side, representing the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50 CENTS is centered below the eagle.

Catalog Information

GSID: 396368
Designer: John Reich
Obverse Designer: John Reich
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1837
Reverse Designer: John Reich
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 CENTS
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 13.36 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.3866 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 30
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Reeded Edge
Coin Date: 1837
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 3,629,820
Coinage Type: Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years: 1836-1839
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
Rarity: 1
PCGS #: 86176
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