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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
1 recut, stand shows below base OBV. 2. S1LH, S7UH-UHHb, S8C, S13LE. Stars 7, 8, 11 and 13 show recutting. Date is 7 ½ mm. and a shade low. The small 3 is lower than 8 or 6, tipped more to left and nearly closed at top. 6 is higher and larger than 183. The stand of 1 extends clearly below the base.
Reverse Description
REV. C. A1UH, A2UE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. with a small C. 5 shows recutting at tip. A-A is ¾ mm. A small center dot between crossbars 4 and 5. Lines 2 and 3 of stripe 3 are solid to crossbar 2. Left sides of T-I are in line. This is an old reverse die used in 1834. (see 1834 Rev. J) (66,65,65,65,65) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194441
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-104a
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:
3
PCGS #:
39942
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-104a MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, O-104a MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
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1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 35, 16 finer (11/25). CDN: ...
$134
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU53 PCGS....
$480
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, MS62 PCGS. Mintage 6,545,000....
$960
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (1/13). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$154
50C 1836 LETTERED EDGE. O-104A .PCGS MS64+
$10,869
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (3/2). PCGS Population: (3/2). CDN: $682 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$600
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (6/5 and 0/0+). AU55. Mintage ...
$720
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-104a. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).
$228
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,400
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (0/10). AU50. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$288
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,586
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/13). PCGS Population: (2/11). XF40. Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$138
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-104a. Rarity-3. MS-64 (NGC).
$1,800
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (3/2). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for problem...
$676
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU55 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (5/5 and 0/0+). AU55. M...
$1,020
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3 -- Double Struck -- XF40 NGC. ...
$3,995
1836 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Lettered Edge. O-104a. Rarity-3. MS-64 (NGC).
$4,406
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU55 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mi...
$400
1836 50C Lettered Edge, O-104a, R.3, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 6,545,000. From The S...
$329
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