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The 1936-S is somewhat of an underrated date among San Francisco minted Walking Liberty Half Dollars from this year forward. The 1937-S gets more attention but the 1936-S is actually the tougher date. It is common up to and including MS64 and only slightly scarce in MS65 and MS66. MS67 is the finest grade and is scarce but examples are not hard to come across. Overall, the issue is very attractive with strong luster and an average strike.
Obverse Description
Liberty portrayed standing on a rock, facing left, with flowing robes and her right hand outstretched with a star-covered drapery flowing behind her. I bright sun, with extended rays is rising from the horizon on the lower left. The word LIBERTY frames the periphery and date appears at the bottom center. and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in the right field.
Reverse Description
A large eagle perched on a rock, facing left with wings elevated in a defensive posture. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR appear on the periphery. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM sits atop a small olive branch left of the eagle. The mintmark is small, and placed below the olive branch near the left rim.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6736
Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Obverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
Reverse Designer:
Adolph A. Weinman
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
Coin Date:
1936-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
3,884,000
Coinage Type:
Walking Liberty half dollar
Coinage Years:
1916-1947
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6600
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Coin Value History
1936-S 50c MS
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1936-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $260.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$24,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Walking Liberty Half Dollar 50c 1916-1947 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $5,500
1916 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $60,000
1916-D 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $42,500
1916-S 50c MS
Worth: $36 – $66,000
1917 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $40,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $23 – $35,000
1917-D 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $24 – $58,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Obverse MS
Worth: $24 – $168,000
1917-S 50c Mintmark Reverse MS
Worth: $22 – $54,000
1918 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $18,500
1918-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $130,000
1918-S 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $100,000
1919 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $48,000
1919-D 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $300,000
1919-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $70,000
1936-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 132 in 66, 13 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,884,000....
$1,586
1936-S 50C MS67 NGC. ...
$4,514
1936-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-65 (CACG).
$854
1936-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 62, 1484 finer (5/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,884,000. ...
$317
1936-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$149
1936-S 50C MS64 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,884,000. ...
$366
1936-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-63 (ANACS).
$216
1936-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Unc Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$120
1936-S 50C MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/1342). PCGS Population: (2/2419). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,884...
$192
1936-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (21/1283). PCGS Population: (38/2344). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55....
$61
1936-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (25/1926). NGC Census: (3/1207). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$56
1936-S 50C AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/1169). PCGS Population (8/1837). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$50
1936-S 50C --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/1121). PCGS Population (1/1745). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numismedia Ws...
$99
1936-S 50C --Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/1125). PCGS Population (1/1760). Mintage: 3,884,000. Numi...
$12
1936-S 50C MS66+ NGC. CAC. Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection. CAC: 132 in 66, 13 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$3,416
1936-S 50C MS67 PCGS. ...
$13,420
1936-S 50C MS65+ NGC. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,884,000. ...
$671
1936-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (55/1378). Mintage 3,884,000. ...
$210
1936-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 58, 2678 finer (3/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,884,...
$183
1936-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$360
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