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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
Star 12 recut OBV. 12. S1UH, S7LE-UEHb, S8C, S13UE. Stars are a little larger than on most 1836 halves. Star 12 sharply recut with 3 extra points. Date is 7 mm. and the 18 much wider than 836 and 8 low.
Reverse Description
50 over 00 REV. N. A1UE, A2UH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high with rather large figures. 5 has broad curved top and is recut over 0 the curve of 0 showing clearly to left of 5 and on some specimens it shows between top and upper curve of 5. A-A is 1 mm. Line 1 of stripe 2 to second crossbar, right edge of shield extends 1 mm. beyond shield at bottom. Right side of T and left side of I in line. (66,66,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194456
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, 50/00
Variety 2:
O-116
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:
2
PCGS #:
39964
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Coin Value History
1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00, O-116 MS
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1836 50c Lettered Edge, 50/00, O-116 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $36,000 | $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 – $84,000
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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
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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$149
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$294
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$427
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$2,880
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$4,080
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (7/9). Mintage 6,545,000....
$1,560
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$8,700
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/8). NGC Census: (5/23). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for ...
$630
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS62 PCGS. Star 12 is broadly recut and the 1 in the date sits too high and far ...
$3,120
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (7/16). PCGS Population: (3/5). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for...
$900
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, XF40 NGC. EX: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (5/38). PCGS Population: (4/2...
$348
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25). NGC Census: (2/45). Mintage 6,545,000. ...
$264
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$764
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$35,250
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$264
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/17 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (6/32 and 0/0+). XF45. ...
$588
1836 50C 50/00, Lettered Edge, O-116, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$5,040
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$1,680
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$690
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$4,560
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