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The 1936 Albany commemorative half dollar was issued to mark the 250th anniversary of the charter granted to the city of Albany, New York. Its design by Gertrude Lathrop featuring a beaver and maple leaves on the obverse and a reverse depiction of Colonial Governor Sir Thomas Dongan bestowing Albany's first mayor, Peter Schuyler and New York colonial official and fur trader Robert Livingston the Elder.
The coins were sold for $2 apiece by the Albany Dongan Charter Coin Committee, though only 17,671 of the authorized and minted 25,000 pieces were sold. Gems are readily available, though these pieces become scarce in the MS67 range and specimens grading higher are extremely rare.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10222
Designer:
Gertrude K. Lathrop
Obverse Designer:
Gertrude K. Lathrop
Reverse Designer:
Gertrude K. Lathrop
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Albany
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,671
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9227
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Coin Value History
1936 50c Albany MS
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1936 50c Albany MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $135 – $56,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $200 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $18,000
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $105 – $18,000
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $400 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
![Arkansas 50c MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1302_4459-2.20200702183226140.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,500
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,200
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,620
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1937-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $270 – $9,800
1936 50C Albany MS65 PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 17,671. ...
$366
1936 Albany, New York Charter. MS-66 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH.
$6,710
1936 50C Albany MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC: 75 in 64, 565 finer (6/26). CDN: $247.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,671...
$354
1936 Albany, New York Charter. MS-67 (PCGS).
$610
1936 50C Albany MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage ...
$232
1936 Albany, New York Charter. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$264
1936 50C Albany MS68 NGC. ...
$4,295
1936 50C Albany MS62 ANACS. Mintage 17,671. ...
$180
1936 50C Albany AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/2988). PCGS Population: (2/5096). CDN: $183 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$132
1936 50C Albany -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (1/2822). PCGS Population (1/4639). Mintage: 17,671....
$217
1936 50C Albany MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/2805). PCGS Population (12/4595). Mintage: 17,671. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$258
1936 Albany, New York Charter. AU-58 (PCGS).
$269
1936 50C Albany--Heat Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/2617). PCGS Population (2/4313). Mintage...
$126
1936 Albany, New York Charter. MS-65 (PCGS).
$342
1936 50C Albany MS66 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 17,671. ...
$464
1936 50C Albany MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC: 75 in 64, 565 finer (6/26). CDN: $247.25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 17,671...
$354
1936 Albany, New York Charter. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.
$780
1936 50C Albany, MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1...
$641
1936 Albany, New York Charter. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1936 50C Albany MS68 NGC. ...
$4,204
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