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The 1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut, centennial marks the 100th anniversary of the historic seaport city in the Constitution State. The Bridgeport half dollar, designed by Henry Kreis, is carried by an obverse bust of one of Connecticut's most famous residents, Phineas Taylor Barnum. He is famous for many things, including his years in politics and his cofounding of the Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Bridgeport half dollars were sold for $2 each and are fairly common in most grades, though pieces grading MS67 are relatively rare. The art-deco eagle on the reverse has a large, flat surface on its wing, and this section of the coin is highly susceptible to marks. Buyers should pay close attention to the wing when inspecting coins for purchase. Luster and overall eye appeal on this coin is usually pretty good.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10266
Designer:
Henry Kreis
Obverse Designer:
Henry Kreis
Reverse Designer:
Henry Kreis
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:
Bridgeport
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
25,015
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9279
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Coin Value History
1936 50c Bridgeport MS
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1936 50c Bridgeport MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $5,000 | $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 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $105 – $18,000
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $170 – $16,800
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
1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 264 in 65, 257 finer (5/26). CDN: $252 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 25,...
$354
1936 50C Bridgeport MS64 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 25,015. ...
$195
1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS).
$854
1936 50C Bridgeport MS66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 25,015...
$512
1936 50C Bridgeport MS63 ANACS. Mintage 25,015. ...
$183
1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$125
1936 50C Bridgeport MS62 PCGS. Mintage 25,015. ...
$169
1936 50C Bridgeport -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/3091). PCGS Population: (7/5160). CDN: $105 W...
$99
1936 50C Bridgeport AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/2814). PCGS Population (8/4764). Mintage: 25,015. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$89
1936 50C Bridgeport MS61 ANACS. ...
$128
1936 Bridgeport AU55--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details....
$105
1936 Bridgeport AU50--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, UNC ...
$84
1936 50C Bridgeport MS65 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 25,015. ...
$268
1936 50C Bridgeport MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint...
$354
1936 50C Bridgeport MS67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Minta...
$811
1936 50C Bridgeport, MS66 PCGS. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 25,015. ...
$537
1936 50C Bridgeport MS63 PCGS. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (585/5018). NGC Ce...
$1,080
1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial. Unc Details--Wheel Mark (PCGS).
$125
1936 50C Bridgeport MS62 ANACS. Mintage 25,015. From The Chenango County Collection....
$111
1936 50C Bridgeport -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2974). PCGS Population (7/4916). Mintage: 25,015. Num...
$101
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